Position Summary
The Senior Analyst will be an integral member of the North America Financial Planning & Analysis department. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the development and deployment of financial targets, reporting and analysis of financial results, recommending course corrections to ensure financial targets are met. Timely and accurate information to enhance management decisions are the key success factors in this role.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Assist in the annual budget process including meeting timelines and deliverables, while partnering with business leads to identify and report key performance indicators.
Help drive implementation and maintenance of software tools that support financial consolidation and reporting.
Manage the analysis/documentation of ad hoc requests as required by the CFO, Director of FP&A, and other functional leaders. These include but are not limited to: sales proposals, discounted cash flow analysis, pricing, volumes, and standard cost interpretation.
Perform financial evaluations, risk analysis and advice regarding new products, R&D projects, investment proposals and contracts.
Direct the preparation of the free cash flow plan and forecast analysis on a monthly and annual basis.
Develop presentations including charts to provide senior management with an outlook to both near and long term financial results.
Develop pro-forma financial models as needed to support investment decisions and support Industrial Performance and Purchasing functional initiatives to ensure achievement of targets, goals, and objectives.
Other related duties as assigned.
At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.
Communication
Build and maintain effective working relationships with both corporate and non corporate employees that will help facilitate effective communication of business needs. This position coordinates with other accounting functions, laboratories and other service departments to complete the necessary tasks.
Suppliers and outside vendors occasionally.
Success Factors / Job Competencies
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Strong Excel Skills
Communication with other departments
Team Collaboration