Corporate FP&A Analyst

DBM GLOBAL INC•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Unit Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst is responsible for providing value add analysis and financial acumen to the organization through a partnership focused on operational excellence. This position is responsible for supporting divisional leadership by financial modeling exercises, analysis and budgeting initiatives to optimize the Company's operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. The role is focused on supporting the Schuff Steel business unit while assisting with other corporate initiatives.

Requirements

Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
Decision Quality - Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Intellectual Horsepower - Is bright and intelligent; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.
Managing through systems - Can design practices, processes, and procedures which allow managing from a distance; is comfortable letting things manage themselves without intervening; can make things work through others without being there; can impact people and results remotely.
Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Finance or Accounting.
Strong computer literacy is essential, particularly across all Microsoft Office packages and various Enterprise Resource Planning, Financial Reporting and Business Intelligence systems
As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position.
Specialized Knowledge is also required of customary construction terminology.
Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts.
The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical.
You must have great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software.
Proficiency in software applications Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time throughout an 8-10 hour day.

Nice To Haves

MBA and CPA are preferred.
Ongoing or Continuing Education in Finance and/or Accounting workshops or seminars is desirable.
Long term Contract Accounting experience/exposure is a plus
Construction finance experience is a plus
Planful/Oracle experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting: Lead the preparation of the Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan and quarterly forecasts to ensure alignment with targeted growth and business objectives.
Execute forecasting processes and models to facilitate attainment of organizational objectives established by Executive Leadership Team.
Maintain an effective budgeting and capital planning discipline in conjunction with operational management to ensure planned revenues, expenses and/or profit goals are met.
Support the organization’s financial planning and budgeting processes and advise the Divisional leadership team using value add analysis to meet operational objectives.
Collaborate with business leaders to assist in managing the annual CAP-Ex budget plan for each subsidiary, facilitate the approval process and guide the monthly progress reporting to plan.
Data Analysis and Metrics: Continuously enhance reporting, dash-boarding and data analytic capabilities to facilitate management of operations and ensure timely decision-making.
Proactively drive financial performance for compliance with the company's quarterly and strategic objectives.
Lead the analysis and discussion of the period performance and trends and help drive the organization to find ways to hit or improve on targets.
Support business growth and ensure our operations are scaling appropriately through sound financial analysis.
SOP Improvements: Drive continuous improvement of company-wide business processes and policies by identifying opportunities and directing initiatives to implement best-in-class practices.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and resolve complex issues and problems impacting operations, financial reporting and strategic initiatives.
Provide financial guidance and support for new initiatives.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Support Corporate M&A strategy, negotiation and due diligence efforts to ensure targeted acquisitions promote the achievement of organizational goals.
Facilitate the development of financial and operational measures to monitor and evaluate newly-acquired companies.