Business Planning Analyst

Job Summary

We are hiring an Analyst of Revenue Planning & Analysis within the Business Performance team. This role is a key contributor to the successful completion of the annual budget and monthly forecasts by ensuring it meets the requirements of the company in terms of achieving stated financial and operating objectives. The position will report to the Director, Revenue Planning and Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and Analysis
  • Assisting in the quantification of revenue growth for both new and existing customers, managing diverse revenue growth components
  • Updating multiple revenue growth models, including those for new customers and existing customer base management
  • Reporting on revenue growth variances to the executive leadership team, offering meaningful analysis and suggestions for improving performance
  • Reviewing revenue growth drivers and investigating/explaining variances to plan
  • Developing ad-hoc reporting as needed
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Aid Manager with the preparation of financial and statistical growth projections/forecast plans and budgets
  • Compile monthly risk analysis, variance analysis
  • Partnering with Sales & Product Management teams to obtain Forecast/Budget assumptions as well as the Customer Experience and Growth teams
  • Aiding team in developing an effective reporting structure to track and explain the financial performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area required
• 2+ years experience in financial planning and analysis or business performance fields preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge required
• Proficient knowledge, with proven experience of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Hyperion/Essbase preferred
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a cross functional environment
• Ability to develop and review ROIs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and act quickly with demonstrable judgment
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities at once and prioritize without jeopardizing deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated speed to market skills, and nimble to change direction
• Collaborative and team oriented