Sr. Financial Analyst, Specialty Products

GAF • Parsippany, NJ

2d • $92,006 - $126,509

About The Position

The Specialty Products FP&A Sr. Analyst is a key analytical resource within the GAF Finance team focused on comprehensive financial analysis of the Specialty Products (GAF Energy, Standard Logistics, Specialty Granules) business segment. Reporting to the Business Finance Director, Specialty Products, he/she provides financial guidance to the Specialty Products business segment through alignment in the business planning process and delivery of accurate and insightful financial analysis and forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree business or related discipline required
• Minimum 5 years of related business work experience
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and index functions)
• Advanced knowledge of corporate financial analysis/accounting functions
• Advanced skills of application and analytical concepts
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex financial narratives for non-financial stakeholders, effectively influencing cross-functional leaders to take action
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical and management skills are required
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to influence by example and the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated forward thinking and creativity
• Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, committed to learning and personal development, a team player and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Success with meeting deadlines under pressure and performing multiple tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree Finance/Accounting preferred
• SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the Business Finance Director in the ownership of the full Specialty Products business P&L and comprehensive financial analysis of the business performance including pricing, cash flow, raw material costs, manufacturing performance, distribution costs, etc.
• Ownership of the compilation and financial analysis of monthly & quarterly performance as well as supporting the Business Finance Director in forward looking analysis of business impacts to mitigate risk and create value through opportunities
• Coordinate with Specialty Products finance team members on preparing and finalizing the monthly supplemental schedules provided to Standard Industries
• Supports the Specialty Products annual planning process
• Prepare weekly/monthly sales reporting, dashboards, and P&L analysis
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to provide actionable insights for the business
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on variances, sales/profitability trends, and pricing
• Manage the volatility of GAF Energy’s pipeline; synthesize order backlog and lease capacity data to provide real-time visibility into the firm’s ability to execute growth strategies
• Drive the accuracy of GAF Energy’s cash flow forecasts by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to audit and validate lease submission milestones, ensuring the reliable projection and reporting of enterprise cash inflows
• Provide ad hoc analysis and business support to cross-functional teams to improve service levels and control structures
• Creates procedures to enhance the efficient and effective collection and organization of data across the business unit/function; identifies new sources of data needed for decision-making
• Develops and refines requirements related to advanced financial modeling, teaching complex techniques to others. Utilizes complex financial models to forecast financial results, model financial statements and perform advanced analyses. Demonstrates subject matter expertise in design tools and implements complex financial models
• Possesses a deep understanding of the organization’s systems and reporting mechanisms, troubleshooting when necessary and suggesting areas for improvement. Guides and advises stakeholders on system use and implications of different applications
• Identifies opportunities and executes to improve financial reporting and analysis with enhanced data capture, system improvements, etc.

Benefits

• health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood
• robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions
• wellness program
• free financial coaching
• referral program
• product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence
• internal training programs and courses
• generous tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees
• competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior