FP&A Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

FP&A Consultant, Business Consulting

Kaizen Analytix LLC, an analytics products and services company that gives clients unmatched speed to value through analytics solutions and actionable business insights, is seeking qualified candidates for a FP&A Consultant, Business Consulting . Responsibilities, capabilities for success, requirements, and the ideal candidate for this position are provided below.

Responsibilities :

Lead client FP&A engagements by…

Structuring ambiguous business problems and supporting data analysis, data visualization, and project management

Building the foundation for the project by capturing the business context : the problem, current state, desired future state, business needs, and success criteria

Developing a strong understanding of business requirements; working with business users and technical teams to define technical and process requirements

Collecting and reviewing available information to make data-driven business decisions and recommendations

Deploying project management methodologies / software development approaches and defining the appropriate deliverables throughout the project

Collaborating with the client team and cross-functional Kaizen team members including data scientists and software developers

Working under the guidance of senior project leadership and analytics professionals

Preparing the annual financial plan and quarterly forecast updates

Performing variance analysis on monthly actuals and budgets / forecasts

Analyzing monthly and YTD financial variances and providing explanations as part of the monthly financial review

Evaluating trends in monthly cost outcomes for target costs and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Capabilities for Success :

Candidate should demonstrate an ability to…

Work both independently and collaboratively with a team

Leverage a “business-first” mindset across functional and industry topics to drive business transformations and deliver analytical solutions

Understand P&L statements including strong working knowledge of Cost of Sales and SG&A

Design, develop, and test dashboards with advanced functionality and UX (Power BI, Tableau, other)

Facilitate presentations and working sessions (5 to 20 people) using techniques to help define project scope, requirements, and presenting analytical findings

Navigate the project team, IT personnel, and business sponsors through ambiguity in an effective manner

Ensure change control and change management procedures are followed within the project team

Understand and assess change requests to assess overall impact

Cultivate effective relationships and credibility with client partners

Job Requirements :

Experience : A minimum of 2 years of related work experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or related discipline is required.

Related work experience in business intelligence, business analytics, management consulting, process improvement, or related field is preferred.

Education :   Bachelor’s degree is required; Masters of Analytics, MBA, CMA or CPA is preferred

Core Skills :   Strong communication, project management, analytical, and presentation skills; mindset of “own it all the way”

Tools : Strong proficiency with SAP BPC and Financial Planning software is required, Microsoft Office applications required including advanced proficiency in Excel, and Data Visualization tools are preferred (Tableau and Power BI)

Understanding of the automotive industry is preferred

Hybrid in Dallas,TX

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