What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Planning Analyst SGA position at JS Consulting?
Job Title : Financial Planning Analyst
Location : Hybrid Role (4x Days Onsite) in Montvale NJ 07645
Duration : 10 Months Contract.
Interview process : InPerson / Office.
Job Description :
Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce worldclass products bestinclass services and customer experiences design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.
Job Summary :
The Senior Financial Planning Analyst SG&A will have the opportunity to gain broad experience and engage with leadership and key decision makers to provide necessary financial support. This individual will drive operational planning for the assigned group forecasting and monthly close processes taking ownership to drive unbiased strategic decision making and provide analytical support by gathering and evaluating information utilizing various data resources and recommending actions to achieve financial goals.
Reporting Structure :
The Senior Financial Planning Analyst SG&A reports to the Corporate Planning Manager as a part of the FP&A Team.
Key Responsibilities :
- Drive financial analysis and business for assigned business units
- Provide guidance to the team supporting all other SG&A functional administrative areas in areas of accounting treatment variance analysis budgeting
- Drive the annual operating cost center plans with transition to the rolling forecast and collaborate with senior management for relevant input
- Drive financial analysis monthly determining key budget variances make recommendations and identify potential risks / opportunities
- Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with senior management to review actual results compared to plan and projected spending for the rolling forecast period
- Develop financial models and related analysis in support of specific projects that clearly quantify the cost / benefit of business initiatives. Utilize forecasting techniques to identify possible outcomes. Perform post audit reviews for key project initiatives.
- Review and track approved project spending and seek proper accounting treatment for capital versus operating expenditure impact ensuring alignment of spend
- Proactively add value to management decision making through unsolicited analysis and reporting enhancements. Standardize processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare adhoc analysis upon request.
- Review contracts / SOWs for financial implications including terms and conditions
- Drive the preparation of SG&A yearoveryear financial analysis ensuring accurate reporting to the parent company
- Drive Accounting close by preparing accruals reclasses prepayments and related amortization ensuring alignment of fixed assets
- Ensure accounting and corporate wide guidelines and policies are met
Required Skills :
Competencies :
Key Skills
Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Financial Concepts,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning
Employment Type : Full Time
Vacancy : 1