Financial Planning and Analysis - Senior Analyst

Tronox•Stamford or Oklahoma City, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis. The Senior Analyst has responsibility for financial planning, reporting and control activities. The role is a trusted business partner to the Company’s Logistics team. This role is accountable for: Serve as the direct Finance Business Partner to global Freight, Logistics, and Transportation functional department leaders from a cost management perspective. Develop an understanding of related cost structures and contracts. Be responsible for timely submissions of related annual operating budgets and five-year strategic plans; ensure that accurate forecasts are developed and updated monthly. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results for these functions to the leadership teams, including monthly variance analysis compared to forecast, budget, and prior periods. Ensure that expenses are timely and accurately accrued for services and goods received but not yet invoiced. Develop and communicate performance against key financial metrics monthly, leading to recommendations and action plans for future improvement. Partner with the Controllership team to identify opportunities to drive continuous process improvements, and work with others in organization to develop processes to streamline work and create efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance
Financial Planning & Analysis experience at large and complex multinational corporation
Familiar with Accounting and U.S. GAAP concepts
Experience in Budgeting, Forecasting and Management Reporting, ideally in a global setting
Experience in financial consolidations (Multi-Currency, Intercompany, Chart of Accounts, Reporting “Trial balance” & “Cash Flow” and ad-hoc analytics)
Experience in cost management, reporting, and process improvement for Logistics, Freight, Shipping, or Transportation heavy companies
General understanding of customer functions such as Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Audit, Cost Accounting and General Accounting
Demonstrated experience with top tier consolidation systems such as OneStream, SAP, HFM and BPC. Experience should include creating and running reports and ability to use ad hoc analytical tools for analysis purposes
Demonstrated experience with MS Excel in the expert category (spreadsheets, macros, pivot tables, data mining, report building)
Proficiency in creating and maintaining PowerBI dashboards and supporting Business Partners in interpreting the information
Hands-on experience with an integrated ERP and General Ledger System such as SAP
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products with advanced skills in Excel required
Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and values
Possesses an appreciation and sensitivity for a diverse and multi-cultural environment
See the big picture and know how your role aligns
Drive continuous process improvement and excellence in the function
Takes ownership for planning activities, delivering results, and meeting timelines
Ability to present, influence and sell ideas to experienced professionals and stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively (written & verbally)
Willingness and ability to work effectively with others, and viewed as a collaborative business partner
Able to operate globally and willing to travel ~10%

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, advanced degree preferred
Experience in Accounting, Consolidations, Business Analysis, or other finance-related functions (a plus)

Responsibilities

Serve as the direct Finance Business Partner to global Freight, Logistics, and Transportation functional department leaders from a cost management perspective.
Develop an understanding of related cost structures and contracts.
Be responsible for timely submissions of related annual operating budgets and five-year strategic plans; ensure that accurate forecasts are developed and updated monthly.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results for these functions to the leadership teams, including monthly variance analysis compared to forecast, budget, and prior periods.
Ensure that expenses are timely and accurately accrued for services and goods received but not yet invoiced.
Develop and communicate performance against key financial metrics monthly, leading to recommendations and action plans for future improvement.
Partner with the Controllership team to identify opportunities to drive continuous process improvements, and work with others in organization to develop processes to streamline work and create efficiencies.