FP&A Analyst - Forecasting & Budgeting
Motion · Birmingham, AL · 1 wk ago
HybridFinanceFull-time
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth analysis of monthly operating results for the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow including comparisons to prior year, forecast, and budget; identifying underlying factors and providing analysis driven recommendations for improvement to current forecast and budget drivers.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including preparation, analysis and review of projected financial results and executive-level materials, including detailed variance analysis and scenario bridges, as well as highlight key drivers impacting EBITDA.
- Support the CAPEX request intake process, including collecting, reviewing, and organizing capital expenditure submissions from business partners to ensure completeness and policy compliance.
- Maintain and update the CAPEX tracking model and reporting files, ensuring accurate project-level tracking of approvals, spending, and remaining budgets.
- Assist in preparing quarterly CAPEX forecasts, partnering with operational teams to gather updates on project timelines, spend pacing, and forecast adjustments.
- Independently identify and interpret complex trends and patterns in financial data, delivering actionable insights to optimize profitability and cost efficiency.
- Aid in building strong working relationships across operational and support functions to promote collaboration on EBITDA improvement initiatives.
- Undertake special projects and strategic analyses as requested by senior management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or Accounting
- 0 - 2 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting Analyst role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with a strong focus on Excel and Powerpoint
- Experience in Power BI or other data visualization tools
- Able to successfully manage and prioritize multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Detail oriented
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team player
Leadership
- Serve
- Perform
- Influence
- Respect
- Innovate
- Team
Physical Demands / Working Environment
- Principal duties of this job are performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional field duties.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to stand and walk short distances between work sites.
- Must be able to work in a corporate office setting.