Analyst III Finance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute planning and reporting processes for assigned areas, including annual budget, in-year forecasts, latest estimates, long-term planning, and period/quarter financial reporting.
• Partner with ADUSA functional leaders to establish appropriate financial targets (Budget/Forecast/3YP) that reflect business strategies, priorities, and initiatives.
• Serve as a key business partner, meeting with functional VPs and teams to provide clarity on results, key drivers, variances, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Lead efficient and insight-driven Forecast and Latest Estimate cycles, identifying key risks and opportunities and supporting development of mitigating actions.
• Conduct period close review and analysis, ensuring accuracy of financial results, thorough variance explanations, and clear communication of trends and implications.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain financial models, dashboards, and analytics to support decision-making and improve visibility into performance drivers.
• Ability to use modern analytics and automation tools to enhance insight generation, improve forecast accuracy, and streamline recurring processes.
• Collaborate with FP&A leadership to support planning and facilitation of team meetings, engagement activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in the FP&A Analyst Forum to promote collaboration, analytics upskilling, and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and leverage automation and analytics tools.
• Perform additional duties as requested to support business needs and uphold company values.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities; experience with Power BI preferred.
• Experience using analytics and reporting tools; prior SAP/BPC exposure for actuals and planning cycles strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, build financial models, and synthesize insights clearly for leadership.
• Experience preparing financial reporting packages and presentations for executive stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability and willingness to leverage new tools, technologies, and analytical approaches.