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Financial Planning and Analyst

dnata · El Segundo, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. So we need to extract substantive info. Let's parse the posting. First paragraph: description of dnata: "dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals." That's about the company, could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" heading is for role description. But we could use "About the role" for overview of the position? Usually "About the role" includes description of role and company. We have company description; we could put that under "About the role". Or we could have separate "About the company" but not allowed headings. So we put under "About the role". Next: "What We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift Our Mission:To be the word's most admired air and travel provider Our Core Values:We Are SafeWe Are Future ThinkersWe Play To WinWe Respect Everyone and Work As A Team" That includes benefits, mission, core values. Benefits: 401(k), healthcare (medical/dental/vision), complimentary daily meals (free breakfast lunch dinner). Mission and core values maybe not needed as separate sections; but we could include under "About the role" or maybe separate "Benefits". We'll create Benefits section with those items. Then: "Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) responsibilities include creating financial models, developing budgets, forecasting future performance, analyzing financial results to identify trends and variances, and providing insights to management to guide strategic decision-making. They partner with cross-functional teams, ensure data accuracy, support the financial close process, and prepare ad-hoc financial reports to help a company manage costs, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate risks." That's responsibilities overview. Then bullet list of responsibilities (though not bullet but sentences). We'll extract each duty as list items. List: - Financial Modeling: Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making. - Budgeting and Planning: Participate in the annual budget process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to outline financial goals and allocations. - Forecasting: Project future financial performance based on data, trends, and various assumptions. - Performance Analysis: Analyze financial results by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends and variances. - Business Partnering: Collaborate with different departments and cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial guidance including billing, purchasing/inventory and operations - Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, business performance, and strategic discussions. - Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct special financial analyses to support immediate business needs and provide insights for critical decisions. - Data Quality and Process Improvement: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes. - Strategic Support: Offer insights to help leaders make informed strategic decisions, manage costs, find growth opportunities, and understand financial implications. - Nonessential Functions: Other duties as assigned by management. We can include these under Responsibilities section as
  • . Next: "EDUCATION: Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience 1-2 years in manufacturing environment Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus Sound planning and organizational skills, be detail orientated and be able to multi task Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage and develop staff Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel Experienced in the use of an ERP systems" That's qualifications/requirements/skills. We need to separate Education, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. The posting lumps them. We'll decide: Education: Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience. Requirements: 1-2 years in manufacturing environment; Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus. Skills: Sound planning and organizational skills, detail oriented, able to multitask; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to manage and develop staff; Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel; Experienced in use of an ERP system. We could combine Requirements and Qualifications but we have headings for both. We'll put education under Qualifications? Actually Qualifications often includes education and experience. We'll create: - Qualifications: Education (Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience); Experience (1-2 years in manufacturing environment; Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus). - Skills: list as above. We need to avoid filler like "not specified". All content is specific. Next: "Intellectual/Social demands: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Follows through on tasks given and goes above and beyond in delivering internally as well to external parties." That's more skills/requirements (behavioral). Could be part of Skills or Requirements. We'll incorporate into Skills maybe as "Behavioral competencies". But we already have Skills list; we can add these as additional bullet points under Skills. Next: "Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly. Work environment: The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud." That's physical demands and work environment; could be under Requirements or maybe a separate section but not in allowed headings. Could be part of Requirements (physical). We'll add under Requirements as bullet points. Next: "We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata" That's boilerplate diversity statement; should be removed as EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate. So remove. Next: "This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment without current or future sponsorship from dnata Catering USA." That's a requirement (work authorization). Could be under Requirements. Next: "Notice Regarding Background Checks (State Law Disclosures) dnata Catering may obtain consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports about applicants or employees for employment purposes, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) and applicable state laws. California: ... New York: ... Massachusetts: ... New Jersey: ... Texas: ... Tennessee: ..." That's legal boilerplate; remove. Thus final sections: - About the role: company description + mission/core values? Might include mission and core values as part of About the role. We'll include them. - Responsibilities: list of duties. - Qualifications: education + experience. - Skills: list of skills (including intellectual/social demands, physical demands maybe? but physical demands maybe under Requirements). We'll decide: Skills: planning/organizational, detail oriented, multitask, communication, manage staff, Excel proficiency, ERP experience, ability to multi-task under time limits, attention to detail, concentration, attendance/punctuality, follows instructions, takes responsibility, meets productivity standards, works quickly, follows through, goes above and beyond. - Requirements: physical demands (stand, walk, lift up to 30 lbs), safety/security observations, work environment (indoors, noise level minimal to loud), work authorization (legally authorized to work in US, no sponsorship), maybe also mention manufacturing experience? Actually that's under Qualifications. - Benefits: 401(k), healthcare (medical/dental/vision), complimentary daily meals (free breakfast lunch dinner). Pay and Schedule: not mentioned, so omit. We must not create empty sections. Now produce HTML fragment with headings

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      . We need to preserve all substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep exact phrasing where possible. Let's craft. About the role: combine company description, mission, core values. Company description paragraph: "dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals." Mission: "Our Mission: To be the word's most admired air and travel provider" (note typo "word's" but keep as is). Core Values: "We Are Safe, We Are Future Thinkers, We Play To Win, We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team". We'll format as a sentence. We'll put in

      maybe multiple paragraphs. Responsibilities:

      • each duty. We need to keep the exact phrasing from the posting for each duty. List items: - "Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making." - "Participate in the annual budget process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to outline financial goals and allocations." - "Project future financial performance based on data, trends, and various assumptions." - "Analyze financial results by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends and variances." - "Collaborate with different departments and cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial guidance including billing, purchasing/inventory and operations" - "Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, business performance, and strategic discussions." - "Conduct special financial analyses to support immediate business needs and provide insights for critical decisions." - "Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes." - "Offer insights to help leaders make informed strategic decisions, manage costs, find growth opportunities, and understand financial implications." - "Other duties as assigned by management." We'll keep as is. Qualifications: Education and experience. Education: "Associates in finance or accounting or relevant experience" Experience: "1-2 years in manufacturing environment" and "Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus" We'll combine maybe two
      • . Skills: list. From posting: - "Sound planning and organizational skills, be detail orientated and be

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