Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join Ashland Inc. This is a remote position ideally located in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic US. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Finance function. This position will report to the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Lead Selling, Administrative and R&D (SARD) annual planning
- Report and review monthly / quarterly performance and update forecast
- Analyze expenses vs. budget, prior year, and forecast with leaders and owners
- Provide support to global and regional Business Unit Finance team around SARD.
- Review headcount, open positions and cost center allocations
- Prepare management presentations and provide decision support to leadership team
- Support Operations leadership Financial KPIs
- Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and other Finance teams for internal and external reporting
- Participate in special projects to improve productivity and efficiency
- Travel under 20%
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following :
B.S. in Accounting, Finance or related degree.7-9 years of experience in Accounting or Finance with at least 1-2 years in FP&AStrong analytical skills, financial planning and analysis backgroundHigh proficiency in MS Excel is required.Basic knowledge of SAP, TM1, Power BI and Qliktech (or similar ERP, analytical and query applications), a plusMust demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlinesMust be customer focused and have effective communications skillsStrive for continuous improvement and be highly self-directedThe following skill sets are preferred by the business unit :
Experience in SG&A or cost accounting, highly preferredCPA / CMA / MBA a plus