Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Kinetico Incorporated•Newbury Township, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A provides valuable insights to support strategic business decision-making by leveraging advanced analytical skills, financial expertise, and technological proficiency to enhance data accuracy, optimize existing processes, and deliver clear, concise insights and recommendations to key business leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
5+ years of relevant financial analysis experience
Strong understanding of financial principles, GAAP, accounting standards, and business operations; ability to apply financial, economic, and investment concepts.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data manipulation.
Proficiency with financial modeling tools and techniques.
Advanced proficiency with data analysis tools and software such as Excel, SQL, ReportsNow, Power BI, or Tableau.
Experience working with Data Warehouse environments and data querying tools.
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex financial and operational data.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to identify risks, opportunities, and value‑creation initiatives.
Ability to support continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and data integrity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information for both financial and non‑financial audiences.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and business partners.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and support the development of Financial Analysts.
Capability to influence decision‑making, drive process improvements, and lead analytical initiatives across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA
Previous experience in a medium-to-large multinational manufacturing company
Public Accounting experience
Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP and ReportsNow (or similar ERP/reporting tools)

Responsibilities

Operates as the finance business partner for specific business units, to drive improved financial performance and decision‑making.
Manages and develops Financial Analysts by setting clear performance expectations, measuring results, fostering engagement, and addressing employee relations matters as needed.
Conducts thorough analysis of financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvements. Interpret complex financial information to provide insight and actionable recommendations to enhance revenue growth.
Evaluates existing financial processes and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Supports Director, FP&A on opportunities to improve shareholder value, including integration, benchmarking, and strategic analysis.
Supports the delivery of standardized analytical tools that enhance management information and decision-making capabilities.
Leverages digital transformation for data reporting and analytical information delivery for the segment, including support for business modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Oversee the coordination and review of monthly segment financial reports (actuals, budget, forecast). Identifies future system capabilities to automate and reduce the time required for their creation if sublevel reports are necessary.
Works closely with Sales, Marketing, IT, R&D and other teams to gather relevant data and insight into comprehensive business analysis, implementation of analytical solutions, and ensure data integrity.
Identifies financial risks and opportunities, provides proactive recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Provides direction, mentorship, and review of work produced by Financial Analysts to ensure accuracy, development, and high-quality deliverables.