Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Description
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Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
Serve as a Finance partner to Operating Staff with timely and relevant reporting and analysis that drives the most informed business decisions. Provide analysis, insights and recommendations that drive profitability, mitigate risks and offer solutions to business problems.
What You'll Do

• Build upon prior work experiences to propose and implement business solutions for more complex business problems with some independent judgement and autonomy
• Analyze business results (vs. forecast, budget and prior year), understand and explain changes in business drivers, drive forecast accuracy, and recommend improvements
• Develop and utilize financial analysis tools to proactively evaluate financial performance and business risk (e.g. financial models, business cases, run rate, advanced data analytics)
• Prepare reporting package for monthly operating review and /or Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), selecting the best presentation method for audience
• Support the budget and MTP development. Analyze trends to establish aggressive yet achievable targets
• Form relationships with functional stakeholders and business partners
• Display deep understanding of how position / operating staff impacts the Income Statement and Cash Flow
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics)
• Effectively communicate financial performance and results of analysis performed to Finance Leadership and key business partners
• Proactively seeks opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback)
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree holder preferably Business, Finance or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluency in conversational English is an advantage
• At least 2 years of experience in financial/management reporting or other related areas

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Possess a very high level of integrity - ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information
• Flexible to work on night-shift, mid/day shift opportunities are minimal
• Flexible to work on holidays and weekends when required
• Possess a positive attitude and is highly reliable
• A team player and can comprehend department priorities and contribute towards organizational goals
• Attention to detail and processing accuracy essential
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Highly analytical and ability to understand and solve complex/difficult issues, ability to identify potential risks
• Able to learn new things quickly, adapt to a diverse environment and to changing environment
• Able to work in a competitive environment
• Can confidently deal with ambiguity and learn on the fly
• Possess a customer centric mindset

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