Financial Analyst - FP&A

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

19h•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an opportunity for a highly analytical and driven Financial Analyst on our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in our Minneapolis location. In this role, the individual will be instrumental in execution of Ryan’s corporate budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting including analyzing financials, budget variances, and operating expenses. This position plays a critical part as we continue to expand the reach of the FP&A team. The role will serve as a strategic financial partner to our region, sector, and executive leaders by providing analytical and planning expertise to support strategic decision making. There is also the opportunity for collaboration across the broader Accounting and Finance team including Corporate Accounting, Construction Accounting, Development Accounting, and Finance Technology. This position will report directly to the Director of FP&A.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis with a working knowledge of GAAP.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
Experience with Enterprise systems (Oracle Hyperion PBCS, JD Edwards, SAP etc.) required.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Solution-oriented with a high level of curiosity, initiative, and desire to master end-to-end processes to drive improvements.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA designation
Ability to think, act, and communicate strategically & professionally with early urgency in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Driven, accountable for their work, and works effectively in a team environment.
Skillset to analyze, problem solve and adapt to advancing technology, while managing through competing priorities

Responsibilities

Be the key resource to region, sector, and shared services teams for their financial plans and other finance related matters.
Prepare financial models and clearly communicate insights to support decision-making at all levels of the company.
Participate and help drive the annual budgeting process for Ryan Co, assisting business leaders with the creation of their financial plans, as well as being able to clearly communicate any key deviations from expectations.
Partner with FP&A leadership to make updates to Ryan Co’s long-range plan on an annual basis.
Prepare monthly reporting and conduct variance analysis to determine key drivers in changes to profit forecasts.
Monitor and analyze monthly business unit expense files, understand key inputs of direct spend and allocation methodologies, and clearly communicate material variances.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes and implement new processes to help the team become more efficient and effective.
Design, develop, and deliver dynamic and insightful ad hoc reporting.
Transform complex data into clear, concise, and visually appealing presentations for leadership.