Financial Planning and Data Analytics Analyst II
About The Position
Inside the Role Short and long-term financial planning and/or financial analysis of business operations for the purpose of measuring and forecasting future business performance. Analyzes internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.). Analyzes external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.). Conducts financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities. Develops, analyzes and models operational, economic, management, accounting and other organizational data. Prepares operations analyses, including analysis of competitors, operational effectiveness and capacity utilization. Prepares plans or recommends solutions to new and complex problems, develops innovative strategies, quantifies the competitive performance of the organization's operations and/or markets, evaluates the potential impact of changes and reports on economic forecasts that affect the industry. Responsibilities are within the Data Science & Business Intelligence job family group as a generalist or in a combination of job families.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field and 2-4 years of relevant industry experience, is required
- 3+ years of combined experience in accounting, controlling, actual/forecast reporting, budget planning, financial analysis, performance metrics and project management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets
- Detail oriented and ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to deliver high-quality business reports and drive discussions to support project steering and aid in decision-making processes
- Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated understanding of Accounting and overall Business acumen
- Working knowledge of SAP/cbFC
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
- A passion for learning, professional growth and knowledge sharing
- An attached resume is required
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or MBA in related field
- 5+ years of combined experience in accounting, controlling, actual/forecast reporting, budget planning, financial analysis, performance metrics and project management.
- Proficient in GAAP/IFRS principles and Financial Audits
- Thorough knowledge of CAPEX guidelines, reporting and planning
- Technical expertise in PowerBI platform
Responsibilities
- Lead funding efforts for R&D projects while overseeing and coordinating departmental actual and planning efforts to support both local and global initiatives.
- Short and long-term financial analysis of project portfolio for the purpose of measuring and forecasting future business performance.
- Analyzes internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.).
- Analyzes external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.).
- Conducts financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities.
- Proactively analyze project data to answer key questions from stakeholders or out of self-initiated curiosity with an eye for what drives business performance.
- Prepares, plans or recommends solutions to new and complex problems, develops innovative strategies, quantifies the competitive performance of the organization's operations and/or markets, evaluates the potential impact of changes and reports on economic forecasts that affect the industry.
- Become the subject matter expert who uses a variety of data sources to blend and join data for efficient delivery.
- Use analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance.
- Maintain interactive visualization through data interpretation and analysis, integrating various reporting components from multiple data sources.
- Combines a good level of understanding on how business operates with ability to effectively summarize results, communicate and steer senior level stakeholders by leveraging tools like Tableau and PowerBI.
- Utilize/leverage tools like Alteryx, Tableau and/or Power BI to lead automation of data.
- Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience.
- Additional responsibilities are within the Data Science & Business Intelligence job family group as a generalist or in a combination of job families.
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
