FP&A ANALYST

The Corporate FP&A Analyst supports the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting processes. This role provides critical analytical and modeling support to help drive strategic and operational decision-making across the enterprise. The Analyst will work closely with the Manager of Corporate FP&A, as well as finance and business leaders across corporate functions and business units, to deliver accurate, insightful, and timely financial analyses.

This position offers exposure to executive-level reporting, investor relations materials, and corporate strategic initiatives within a high-performing, publicly traded organization.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Forecasting & Budgeting

• Support enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Maintain and update financial models used for scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Partner with functional leaders (e.g., HR, IT, Legal, Marketing) to collect, validate, and analyze budget inputs.
• Consolidate and reconcile financial submissions from business units and corporate functions.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Assist in analyzing actual performance versus budget and forecast to identify trends and key business drivers.
• Partner with the accounting team during month-end close to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to Board and investor reporting materials through data validation, charting, and analysis.

Business Analysis & Decision Support

• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and investment decisions.
• Evaluate cost structures, margin drivers, and productivity metrics across the business.
• Support capital expenditure and ROI analyses, including new investments and M&A opportunities.

Reporting Improvement & Systems

• Enhance reporting tools, templates, and models to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Leverage financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI) to automate reporting and ensure data accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A Center of Excellence (COE).

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical role (manufacturing or public company experience preferred).
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and Excel skills.
• Experience with Hyperion, Power BI, or similar financial systems is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous improvement.

• BS in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required 
• Excellent spreadsheet and financial analysis skills; using if-then statements, macros, pivot tables, dashboards and reference lookups
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with independent judgment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Capable of handling multiple database systems and complex data compilation, with a strong preference for candidates who have hands-on experience with PowerBI for data analysis and reporting 
• Excellent Finance, forecasting and analysis skills
• Results-oriented contributor must demonstrate business acumen and resourcefulness
• Knowledge of ERP systems and database structures
• Strong operational finance knowledge and problem resolution skills
• Outstanding collaboration and teamwork skills