Business Financial Analyst

GAF•Parsippany, NJ

8d•$68,000 - $93,500

About The Position

The Financial Analyst serves as a strategic partner to functional leadership, providing oversight of corporate cost structures through spend tracking and reporting. The analyst develops an understanding of each function’s cost structure and works with functional leaders to improve spending efficiency and ensure adherence to spending targets and budgets. The role supports forecasting and the annual budgeting process, delivering projected spend within plan timelines. As part of the SG&A spending team, the analyst contributes to the monthly close process by providing insight into spending relative to performance targets and identifying variances for review or adjustment by corporate accounting. The position also supports the launch of SAP OPEX as part of Project Skyline through testing and user training, and partners with workforce planning to account for headcount changes in spend projections. The work is performed in accordance with applicable internal and external standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Developing ability to influence and gain buy-in when needed.
Good general business knowledge.
Ability to build relationships across different levels of the organization.
Excellent working knowledge of Google Suite, particularly Google Sheets and Slides.
Good knowledge of GAF systems, applications, and technologies.

Responsibilities

Support monthly expense reviews for corporate functions and collaborate with department heads to analyze actual-versus-budget variances.
Analyze spending details to identify savings opportunities.
Improve the efficiency of monthly close activities.
Review ad hoc financial reports and complete special analytical projects as assigned.
Develop reporting views using SAC to support accountability among business partners.
Lead the annual budget process by developing analyses, preparing budget estimates, and finalizing budgets for leadership approval.
Support monthly forecasting to provide the FP&A team with current spending trends by function.
Review expense items and partner with accounting on accruals and reclassifications to appropriate accounts.
Ensure activities meet internal and external standards.
Support the SAP OPEX launch as part of Project Skyline, including testing and user training.
Partner with workforce planning to understand headcount moves, additions, and terminations and reflect changes in spend projections.