Financial Analyst II

Valvoline Global

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II within FP&A plays a critical role in supporting Valvoline Global Operations’ enterprise planning, forecasting, and performance management processes. This position partners closely with Corporate FP&A leadership and senior cross-functional stakeholders to deliver advanced financial analysis, consolidated reporting, and actionable insights that guide executive decision-making and long-term value creation. This role has broader responsibility and autonomy than Analyst I level, including ownership of key components of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and monthly Latest Estimate (LE) processes. The position contributes to enterprise-level consolidation, executive reporting, capital analysis, and scenario modeling while helping drive process discipline, forecasting accuracy, and continuous improvement across the FP&A function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required
4–6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles
Experience supporting enterprise-level planning and forecasting processes
Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow, and performance metrics
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; PowerPoint proficiency required
Ability to synthesize large data sets into concise, decision-ready insights
Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial consolidations and executive reporting preferred
Exposure to multi-site, manufacturing, consumer products, or global operations environments preferred
MBA or professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred
Experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g., SAP, BPC, S4, Power BI, or similar platforms) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead key components of the AOP, LRP, and rolling forecast processes in partnership with functional and regional finance teams.
Own and maintain complex financial models supporting revenue, expense, cash flow, and profitability forecasting.
Consolidate inputs across business units and functions to produce accurate enterprise-level forecasts.
Evaluate forecast assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to FP&A leadership.
Drive forecast accuracy through structured variance analysis and performance tracking.
Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated reporting packages for senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Deliver clear, data-driven variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior year; identify performance drivers and emerging trends.
Support preparation of materials for executive reviews, Board-level discussions, and earnings-related deliverables as applicable.
Monitor key financial and operational KPIs to assess execution against strategic objectives.
Partner with functional leaders (e.g., SG&A, Operations, Commercial, Corporate Functions) to support financial transparency and cost discipline.
Analyze headcount, operating expenses, and investment spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and strategic priorities.
Provide scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making around resource allocation and trade-offs.
Act as a trusted finance partner by translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Support enterprise capital planning processes, including financial modeling and return analysis (NPV, IRR, payback).
Track capital spend versus approved budgets and forecasts; identify risks to delivery or return assumptions.
Contribute to capital allocation recommendations aligned with enterprise growth and productivity objectives.
Drive enhancements to FP&A processes, tools, templates, and reporting automation.
Improve data integrity and reporting efficiency through effective use of financial systems and analytics platforms.
Support system initiatives and reporting transformations (e.g., ERP, consolidation tools, dashboarding platforms).
Promote best practices in planning governance, documentation, and internal controls.
Lead ad hoc financial analyses supporting executive decision-making, strategic initiatives, and enterprise projects.
Develop scenario and sensitivity models tied to macroeconomic factors, cost pressures, or growth initiatives.
Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance financial visibility, margin performance, and cash generation.