Financial Analyst – FP&A

Position Purpose:
The Financial Analyst for FP&A is responsible for analyzing and communicating the financial performance for assigned business area. A critical component of this position is to transform financial data into information of value to the businesses financial and decision making processes. This role may be focused on customer segments, supply chain, or performance for the business.

Principal Accountabilities:
50% Analysis and Reporting

Key partner with business and FP&A team to Identify analytics needs of internal teams through a comprehensive understanding of their business and collaboration with its stakeholders.

Partner with internal customers to develop analyses that lead to actionable insights that improve business decision making, performance, and business growth.

Define and work with stakeholders to improve data integrity and usefulness, including identification of opportunities to improve operations and processes that impact data.

Monitor operational performance including variance analysis and comparison against forecast and budget.

Assist with monthly reporting (regional and global) and communicate results to the business teams.

25% Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

Preparation of financial business plan, forecasts and budget.

Assist in competitor and benchmarking analysis

Perform ERP optimization analysis

Capital analysis for plant improvements and other growth opportunities.

Identify improvement opportunities and present the supporting information

25% Ad-hoc:
Ad hoc financial modeling and analysis to support revenue and cost scenarios

Active participation in various business finance initiatives and other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability- Vet

Qualifications

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial role, preferably in a business analysis role

Proven experience in identifying key metrics, developing reports and analytical views in business intelligence tools

Experience and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes, tools, and approaches

Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail

Good project management skills

Collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills

Result driven, open personality with a pro-active attitude

Strong communication skills

Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Strong team player able to work and communicate effectively using virtual technology

Enthusiastic hands-on and can-do mentality.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong MS Excel Skills.

Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.

Occasional travel can be required. (up to10%)

Preferred:
Previous Budgeting and Forecasting experience.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP experience (prefer SAP)

Applicable industry experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Job

Finance/Accounting

Primary Location

US-KS-Overland Park

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job