HDQ Financial Planning Analyst

dnata•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Financial Planning Analyst supports the preparation of monthly accounts for multiple business units and plays a central role in managing the U.S. business’s rolling forecast, annual budget, and analytical support for decision-makers. The work includes preparing weekly and monthly accounts, analyzing variances against budgets and forecasts, monitoring KPIs, and assessing risks and opportunities. The analyst may also contribute to business projects involving systems development, new business proposals, and operational performance improvement.

Requirements

Strategic thinking.
Business acumen.
Financial modeling skills.
Ability to manage projects, plan, and prioritize.
Results-driven approach.
Problem-solving and analysis skills.
Sound knowledge of financial accounting, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and financial statements.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly financial reviews, generate accruals and prepayments, and prepare business unit profit statements for review and approval.
Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with plans and forecasts.
Report on financial performance and prepare materials for regular leadership reviews.
Maintain communication and develop relationships with operational leadership.
Perform financial forecasting and reporting with operational management using corporate forecasting models.
Analyze financial data and create financial models to support decision-making.
Analyze past results and performance variances, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Identify and drive process improvements, including creating and maintaining standard and ad hoc reports, tools, and dashboards.
Maintain the core models used for monthly management reporting.
Create and prepare tables, spreadsheets, models, and presentations.
Conduct research, aggregate data, and prepare effective reporting.
Respond to ad hoc information requests accurately and promptly.
Conduct quality assurance on imported data to ensure accuracy.
Work on special projects and perform other administrative duties as assigned.