FP&A Specialist

Description:

As the FP&A Specialist, you will play a critical role in the financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making processes of the company. You will be responsible for providing financial insights and projections to senior management, driving the budgeting/forecasting processes, and ensuring the company's financial health. In addition, you will lead efforts to improve financial processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, including long-term financial planning and short-term forecasting.
    • Commercial / Revenue
    • Department/ Expense
  • Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic initiatives and business objectives.
  • Analyze financial performance against forecasts, budgets, and previous periods providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve financial performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand key business drivers and provide financial guidance.
• Strategic Financial Support
  • Support senior management in making informed business decisions by providing financial analysis and recommendations through financial modeling
  • Support adoption, use, and evolution of Kreg Data tools (Power BI)
  • Partner with various departments (e.g., operations, sales, marketing) to develop financial strategies and ensure alignment with overall company goals.
  • Provide financial support and reporting for the Commercial segment, including revenue analysis, margin optimization, and sales performance tracking.
  • Support the Operations segment by analyzing cost drivers, optimizing operational efficiencies, and providing financial guidance for supply chain management and production processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve financial processes and tools, ensuring efficient and accurate financial reporting.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Partner with Financial Controller to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
  • Build and maintain periodic cash flow analysis and projections
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company's financial integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA or CFA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Process Improvement / Continuous Improvement mindset
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems) and experience with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team.

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Location: Melrose Park, Illinois, US

Posted Date: 11/6/2024