FP&A Financial Analyst
FP&A Financial Analyst
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Job Description
Mission
As the FP&A Financial Analyst for America region you will prepare analyze and review financial statements using accounting principles across countries . Your role involves delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making partnering with business teams to streamline processes and driving productivity through automation.
In this position you will also work closely with other departments within the Finance organization particularly the accounting team to ensure seamless collaboration alignment of financial data and compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures. This collaboration is vital for maintaining data integrity optimizing reporting processes and fostering a cohesive approach to financial management across the region.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and analyze financial reports including balance sheets profit and loss statements and working capital summaries.
- Perform monthly closing procedures ensuring accurate and reliable financial data.
- Analyze financial statements for completeness accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
- Conduct variance analysis and reconciliation of key accounts including sales and cost data by country and business segment.
- Provide inventory analytics and reporting to support business insights.
Budgeting Forecasting and Cost Tracking
- Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts aligning cost trends with business needs.
- Track actual expenses against budgets analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics including costs sales and cash flow to drive performance improvements.
Financial Process Optimization
- Identify and implement initiatives to optimize financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- Ensure consistency and quality of data across systems and reports.
- Develop and maintain automated reporting tools and dashboards to enhance productivity and visibility.
- Leverage expertise in FP&A modeling reporting and databases to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
- Support financial systems (e.g. Oracle Cloud) and participate in enhancement initiatives.
- Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant.
Cross-functional Business Support
- Promote financial understanding and provide insights to non-finance stakeholders (Sales Operations HR etc.) to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with operational teams to align financial planning with organizational goals.
Requirements
- Masters or bachelors degree in economics Business Finance or related fields.
- 3 - 7 years of experience in financial controlling or external auditing preferably within the America region.
- Strong understanding of cultural nuances and business practices across America countries (Canada United States Mexico Brazil)
- Strong knowledge of financial processes accounting and controlling standards
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with a passion for data accuracy
- Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively across time zones particularly aligning with America working hours.
- Self-driven curious and solution-oriented
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) proficiency in one or more America region languages (e.g. Spanish Portuguese French etc.) is a significant plus.
- Proficiency in SAP Oracle Power BI and advanced Excel/Microsoft tools
- Experience in project business controlling is a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and analyze financial reports including balance sheets profit and loss statements and working capital summaries.
- Perform monthly closing procedures ensuring accurate and reliable financial data.
- Analyze financial statements for completeness accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
- Conduct variance analysis and reconciliation of key accounts including sales and cost data by country and business segment.
- Provide inventory analytics and reporting to support business insights.
Budgeting Forecasting and Cost Tracking
- Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts aligning cost trends with business needs.
- Track actual expenses against budgets analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics including costs sales and cash flow to drive performance improvements.
Financial Process Optimization
- Identify and implement initiatives to optimize financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- Ensure consistency and quality of data across systems and reports.
- Develop and maintain automated reporting tools and dashboards to enhance productivity and visibility.
- Leverage expertise in FP&A modeling reporting and databases to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
- Support financial systems (e.g. Oracle Cloud) and participate in enhancement initiatives.
- Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant.
Cross-functional Business Support
- Promote financial understanding and provide insights to non-finance stakeholders (Sales Operations HR etc.) to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with operational teams to align financial planning with organizational goals.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Masters or bachelors degree in economics Business Finance or related fields.
- 3 - 7 years of experience in financial controlling or external auditing preferably within the America region.
- Strong understanding of cultural nuances and business practices across America countries (Canada United States Mexico Brazil)
- Strong knowledge of financial processes accounting and controlling standards
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with a passion for data accuracy
- Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively across time zones particularly aligning with America working hours.
- Self-driven curious and solution-oriented
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) proficiency in one or more America region languages (e.g. Spanish Portuguese French etc.) is a significant plus.
- Proficiency in SAP Oracle Power BI and advanced Excel/Microsoft tools
- Experience in project business controlling is a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
