Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

McCormick & Company•HUNT VALLEY, MD

2d•$86,390 - $151,220•Hybrid

About The Position

The Americas Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) analyst provides reporting and analysis to further divisional leadership’s understanding of actual financial performance and support the annual planning processes (budget and long-term plan). This position provides divisional reporting, financial analyses, interpretations, key metric reporting to management and ensures consistent financial controls across the Americas businesses.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis required.
Proven knowledge of financial accounting standards and GAAP required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business or an MBA required.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities required.
Demonstrated ability to make judgments based on analysis of factual information, practice and previous experience/reasonable assumptions required.
Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communications skills with a demonstrated ability to work across functions & cultures and interact with all levels of the organization required.
Demonstrated ability of being a dynamic self-starter, to work independently and apply sound judgment to solve complex problems with incomplete and/or ambiguous information required and to proactively initiate action steps required.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once, work under pressure, apply judgment and ask for aid in prioritizing as applicable required.

Nice To Haves

Experience participating on projects, supporting finance initiatives with the business, preferred.
Experience with transaction & reporting systems including, but not limited to Hyperion, SAP, Business Warehouse, TM1 or other local systems preferred.
Experience working with Sarbanes Oxley Controls, preferred.
CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Consolidate and analyze Americas region business results throughout forecast, budget, long term plan and Actuals cycles working closely with commercial finance business partners.
Assembling, analyzing, and presenting information as part of the business planning and analysis process to include month end profit reviews and quarterly forecast meetings.
Work closely with commercial finance team to understand business drivers for all forecasts, budget, long term plan and quarterly cycles.
Bridging of actual results to forecast, budget and prior year, as applicable, ensuring all major P&L components are properly recorded and adequately explained and communicated.
Participating actively in projects and ad-hoc analysis/questions related to divisional reporting, pricing, COGS, etc.
Continually standardizing and optimizing P&L processes/reporting.
Develop slides for the Corporate Quarterly Business Review process, highlighting drivers of business results.
Compile, report, and analyze complex data streams throughout various business cycles.
Manage the consolidation and critical review of global reports to ensure accuracy and consistency
Provide critical support for month-end global consolidation and detailed gross margin analysis.
Participate actively in projects and ad-hoc analyses.

Benefits

401k
health insurance
paid time off
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans