FP&A Sr. Financial Analyst

Polycor Board•Graniteville, VT

18h•Remote

About The Position

The FP&A Sr. Financial Analyst position is responsible for supporting the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis efforts of the Rock of Ages US division. This role provides data-driven insights to senior management, involving budgeting, financial modeling, and variance analysis to help drive the business's financial performance. The analyst will also conduct detailed analysis to assess and improve internal operations, oversee the implementation of operational excellence initiatives, and analyze capital investment requests. Additionally, the role involves assessing and overseeing the implementation of organic growth opportunities and assisting in the diligence of potential acquisition opportunities. The Sr. Financial Analyst will prepare and coordinate the annual/quarterly/monthly budget and reforecast process, work with business unit leaders on budgets and projections, highlight risks/opportunities, and prepare executive-grade management reporting. This role requires becoming a systems expert and owning the data to be a reliable source of truth within Finance. The analyst will develop strong partnerships with leaders, assist in ad hoc decision support and scenario analysis, and facilitate monthly financial reviews, interpreting financials for non-financial stakeholders and collaborating on best practices to improve KPI and financial results.

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years in Financial Planning & Analysis
Experience with hands-on sales and operational analysis with implementation work.
Experience organizing and working with multiple, cross functional teams.
Excellent business acumen and understanding of financial statements.
Data driven and strong command of data analysis tools.
Occasional travel (including overnight stays) to sites across Canada and the U.S. is expected to support business needs (~20%).
Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Excellent computer skills with mastery in Excel.
Critical analytical thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate and partner with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in independent work situations with minimal supervision.
Driven to meet and exceed goals regarding quality and delivery of analysis and projects.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
CPA, CFA, or CMA designation
Curiosity to learn, understand, and get to the root cause
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently
Self-directed, with a natural curiosity around business results and understanding the “why” behind the numbers.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analysis to assess and improve internal operations within our Rock of Ages US business unit.
Oversee the implementation of operational excellence initiatives with stakeholders across multiple divisions.
Analyze capital investment requests, calculate ROI, and review alternative options to ensure wise use of resources.
Assess, evaluate, and oversee implementation of organic growth opportunities through data-driven analysis.
Assist in commercial and operations diligence on potential acquisition opportunities.
Prepare and coordinate the annual/quarterly/monthly budget and reforecast process.
Work with business unit leaders to prepare budgets, develop detailed business unit projections, highlight risks/opportunities, and oversee the preparation of relevant materials.
Help prepare executive-grade management reporting.
Become systems expert and own the data so as a member of Finance, you are viewed as a reliable source of truth.
Develop strong partnerships with leaders across the organization.
Assist in ad hoc decision support and scenario analysis as required.
Facilitate and prepare monthly financial review with your division.
Interpret financials to non-financial people and collaborate on best practices to improve KPI results and optimize financial results.