Senior FP&A Analyst

Standard Aero•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst, you will report into the Corporate FP&A team in Scottsdale and serve as the finance lead supporting corporate functions where you will lead financial planning & analysis while providing cross functional finance partnership. In this capacity, you will manage financial data including forecasting, month-end close, variance analysis, and business analysis for assigned corporate functions, while also supporting core corporate FP&A processes and operations finance projects. The role involves proactive engagement in investigating opportunities that impact profitability, achievement of annual operating plan targets, process improvement & automation, and cost reduction. The incumbent will use technology to drive better access to financial data to function leaders and drive greater transparency around execution to plan.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the US
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
5+ years of relevant financial experience, including experience partnering directly with functional or business leaders
Working knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, and cost accounting
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in corporate FP&A, manufacturing, operations, and/or corporate aviation business preferred, not required
Previous experience with Financial ERP systems (Oracle, SQL, SAP BPC, Hyperion) preferred
Exhibits and champions professional ethics
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional finance partnerships and manage projects to completion, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-directed with the ability to display initiative, diligence, and sound judgment while operating with a degree of autonomy

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead finance business partner to assigned corporate functions, routinely analyzing performance and driving meaningful, data-informed change
Analyze financial and operational data across corporate functions to identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce cost
Prepare financial reports and present results and analysis to corporate function leaders and senior FP&A leadership
Assist with preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and targets for underlying financial and operational metrics for corporate functions
Support corporate FP&A forecasting processes and comply with established standards for forecasting accuracy
Present monthly financial results to leadership via preparation of reports in compliance with established deadlines
Support operations finance projects, including project-level and initiative-level profitability analysis, presenting findings to operational and functional leaders
Partner with the broader corporate FP&A team on enterprise-wide processes, reporting cadences, and cross-functional initiatives
Communicate and champion an environment of collaboration, technology savvy, and customer service
Use technology to establish and maintain consolidated financial databases across corporate functions and the broader organization