The FP&A Analyst will support global financial planning, analysis, and strategic business initiatives. This role plays a critical part in providing insights into company performance, with a primary focus on cost reduction, and supply chain efficiency including Freight, Inventory, and broader Business FP&A activities. This position offers visibility to business leaders and progression opportunities including Sr Analyst and manager roles. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of business or financial analysis experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual budget cycles owing key components, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reporting partnering with stakeholders.
- Conduct variance analysis, identifying trends, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities with actionable insights to finance and stakeholders.
- Enhance financial models and forecasting tools to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare financial presentations and dashboards for leadership review.
Freight & Logistics Cost Analysis
- Analyze freight spending and trends across global transportation lanes.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain KPIs and dashboards to improve visibility into freight efficiency.
Inventory & Cost of Goods Analysis
- Monitor inventory levels, reserves, turnover, and aging across global operations.
- Support forecasting for inventory requirements and working capital needs.
- Analyze landed costs and collaborate with operations to assess margin impacts.
Business FP&A Support
- Support executive reporting and financial review processes.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Logistics.
- Drive process improvements in financial reporting, planning, and analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of business or financial analysis experience.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and operational metrics.
- Minimum 3 years experience in freight, logistics, inventory analysis, or supply chain finance.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required.
- Experience with NSPB (NetSuite Planning & Budgeting), Hyperion and NetSuite ERP preferred.
- Experience in global distribution environments and/or trade compliance preferred.
- Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
- Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Financial Modeling & Data Interpretation
- Problem-Solving & Initiative
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Clear Written & Verbal Communication
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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Waldom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.
FP&A Analyst • Rockford, IL, US