Job Description

This role will develop robust driver-based forecasting models , build industry/company knowledge, and develop a strong understanding of financial and operational metrics in order to serve as a value-added business partner to Executive business leaders and proactively work with the Business Unit leader to drive profitability improvements.

(In the office initially for training, and then will move to more flexible hybrid role)

What will you be doing?

The job responsibilities of the FP&A Specialist include the following:

• Prepare financial data for reports, meetings, and management and develop key action items for profitability improvement from the data

• Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, FYF forecasts and annual budget

• Serve as a strong partner with the Sales and Operations organizations as a key information bridge and driver for GM improvement

• Custom level pricing and profitability analysis

• Develop and maintain sales incentive plans

• Develop and execute appropriate processes targeted at accurate and timely data management and analysis. This includes both the data mining aspect of getting the right information, doing the analysis of the data, and delivering it to business partners to use in their role with the business and functional leaders

• Build forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic, and external factors, etc. and monitor the accuracy and predictability of existing models

• Review models and analytical tools prepared by team members for quality, accuracy, and continuously driving process efficiencies

• Partner with accounting and treasury organizations as needed

• Performs other tasks as assigned

Who we want.

• Respect - We are inclusive of ideas and people. We show regard for one another, our customers, our partners, and our communities.
• Excellence - We do what it takes to get the job done right, in our solutions, our operations, and our customer service, internally and externally.
• Accountability - We live up to our commitments and hold each other responsible. How we work together impacts what we do and how we are perceived.
• Leading-Edge Thinking - We innovate to meet our customers’ needs, adapting and using our entrepreneurial spirit to better serve our customers and build enterprise value.

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.

• 3 years’ experience in the business environment, including previous financial analyst experience.

• Oracle knowledge a plus.

• Essbase or HFM knowledge a plus.

• Planful knowledge a plus.

• High proficiency with financial modeling and techniques; proficient with GAAP accounting [CPA not required]

• Strong quantitative and analytical competency

• Strong financial modeling experience

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Proficient in the use of financial, accounting, and budget software

• Good business acumen

• Dedicated team player

• Excellent time management skills

• Proactive self-starter

But wait, there’s more!

Collaborative work environment

Committed to the career development and education of our team

Comprehensive competitive benefits package

To learn more about becoming part of the Ribbon team, visit us at Culture (ribboncommunications.com) .

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