What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Air Products?
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We are seeking a Financial Analyst for our North Subregion Business Decision Support team located at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, PA .
The Financial Analyst is a critical position in IG-Americas Business Decision Support (BDS), providing essential analysis and decision support to the Industrial Gases Americas North Subregion leadership team. This position exists to support the North subregions' HyCO standalone and generated gases standalones assets. This person will also become the subject matter expert on distribution costs and will help guide decision-making in this area.
The Financial Analyst will report to the Subregion Controller and will directly support the business team. This person will be primarily responsible for operational analysis, particularly during the month-end close, accountable to explain monthly variances, identify major factors driving results, and uncover reporting anomalies. After the month-end close the responsible individual will be an active participant in cash flow analysis for contract extensions and new deals, driving to closure strategic initiatives, productivity actions and projects as well as provide oversight to ensure all standards are adhered to and the proper financial controls are in place.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong leadership and influencing skills, a curious mindset, proficiency in operational analysis and forecasting, cash flow project analysis, and comfort navigating Air Products' financial systems and tools. This position will provide and require regular interactions and communication with all levels of the management team and candidates should have the ability to develop and leverage relationships outside of the Business Decision Support (BDS) organization.
Key responsibilities include the following :
Provide Financial Planning and Analysis, and investment decision support
Partner with the business and operations teams to support business strategy development, profitability improvement efforts, customer profitability measures, planning efforts, and best practice sharing
Provide analytical support and business advice to enable better decision-making
Develop analyses and provide guidance for assessments of new business opportunities as well as on customer negotiations related to existing contracts
Complete operational analysis of the asset portfolio including understanding results, identifying major factors, and translating the data into important and concise information.
Coordinate and support the development of the annual operating plan and strategic plans
Improve reporting by providing meaningful financial metrics and timely delivery of information to the business team
Support the development of capital funding request (Expenditure Authorization Request)
Requirements / Qualifications :
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar
3-5 years finance experience
Advanced excel skills
Cash flow modeling abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results as agreed to
Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and influencing skills
Knowledge of SAP is necessary for success, with functional knowledge and the ability to extract data from SAP R3, BW Analysis, and BPC
What's In It for You :
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.
Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company core AND company match (8%)
Paid Vacation, holidays, flexible holiday sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks )
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available
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At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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