Financial Analyst-Planning and Forecasting
ZF Group•Farmington Hills, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Financial Analyst- Planning and forecasting, supports the preparation and analysis of financial plans and forecasts to enable accurate business insights and informed decision-making.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- 2–5 years’ experience in financial planning and forecasting
- Proficiency in Excel and planning software (SAP BPC, Anaplan, or similar)
- Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis principles
- Strong analytical skills, excellent numerical skills; detail-oriented and organized
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage priorities
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support planning activities.
- Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data to ensure accurate planning inputs.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and analyze variances versus budgets and actual results.
- Prepare and present reports on planning outcomes, key financial metrics, and insights for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with finance and business teams to align assumptions, data inputs, and planning methodologies.
- Support scenario analysis and what if modeling to inform decision making.
- Maintain, enhance, and ensure the integrity of forecasting tools, templates, and planning processes, including support for ad hoc analyses and planning cycles.
Benefits
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Time
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
