Senior Finance Analyst - Corporate FP&A
Location(s) : Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Function : Finance and Accounting Audience : Experienced Professional Work Arrangement : On Site
Purpose of the Job : The Senior Finance Analyst - Corporate FP&A provides analytical support and process leadership to the corporate finance team and stakeholders. The individual will be accountable for a diverse set of FP&A responsibilities that support Global Information Systems (GIS), Corporate Capital and Investment Governance Committee Support. The role will partner with key stakeholders to support month end closing, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic projects at the function level. Additionally, this role will partner closely with the corporate finance leader and accounting to lead the consolidation, reporting, forecasting, and planning for all corporate capital expenditures. Organization, financial acumen, teamwork, leadership, and a strong analytical mindset will all be critical traits for success in this role.
Reports to : Finance Leader, Corporate FP&A Span of control : Individual contributor
Job Responsibilities
Knowing Our Businesses and their Strategies :
- Build relationships within the organization, cross-functionally, and with key stakeholders; ensure effective contact to remain aligned with functional objectives
- Understand the strategic direction of the company's businesses and execute functional strategies to support and enhance business results; be knowledgeable of the project work that supports this direction and implications to the business
- Partner with various levels within the finance organization to achieve department objectives. Approach business interactions in a proactive manner
- Identify actionable financial improvement initiatives through "outside-in" approach
Understanding and Executing Strategy :
Influence the performance of the Corporate FunctionsTell the near and long-term story of corporate spending to internal stakeholdersProvide decision support through financial modeling, business case analysis and financial / management reportingGather, compile, analyze, prepare, and summarize data for complex financial projects / subjectsEvaluate financial implications of specific business decisions / opportunities and advise management accordingly to ensure achievement of targeted financial performanceExercise judgment to determine appropriate course of action and prepare business recommendations based on sound financial analysisParticipate in the development of strategic and operational objectives that are aligned to Corporate and Company strategic objectivesDrive the proliferation of usage and analysis using our current suite of systems (BPC, BI, & SAP)Create accurate forecasts while managing clear, controlled reporting and analysisLead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for assigned corporate function(s) and Corporate Capital ExpendituresMonitor the monthly closing process in conjunction with the accounting team and Shared ServicesProvide in-depth analysis on variances to plan, forecast, and prior yearDrive group forecasting process through collaborationProvide risk analysis for contingency planningProvide insightful analytics that anticipate change and drive decision makingMeet monthly reporting timelines and needsCommunicate financial performance clearly and with impactProvide concise and effective reporting of financial results in a timely manner