Financial Planning Analyst - FP&A

Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) - SG&A Analysis

We need someone with 3 – 5 years of experience and who has a good understanding of general accounting as well.

Salary: $86K- $105k/Annum Benefits

Candidates must live 30 to 45 minutes commute

Hybrid Onsite in Montvale, NJ (4 days a week, remote Friday’s)

Job Summary

The Financial Planning Analyst – SG&A will have the opportunity to gain broad experience and engage with cost center owners. This individual will assist with operational planning, forecasting, and monthly Accounting close processes, drive unbiased financial reporting, provide analytical support by gathering and evaluating information, utilizing various data resources, and recommending actions to achieve financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to various SG&A functional groups
• Assist with preparing the annual operating cost center plans, with transition to the rolling forecast, and collaborate with senior management for relevant input
• Assist with preparing financial analysis monthly, determining key budget variances, make recommendations, and identify potential risks/opportunities
• Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with senior management to review actual results compared to plan and projected spending for the rolling forecast period
• Support accounting close by preparing accruals, reclasses, prepayments, and related amortization, ensuring alignment of fixed assets, and preparing year-over-year comparative SG&A analysis
• Review and track approved project spending and seek proper accounting treatment for capital versus operating expenditure impact, ensuring alignment of spend
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis upon request.
• Review contracts/SOW's for financial implications, including terms and conditions
• Ensure accounting and corporate-wide guidelines and policies are met
• Assist the Planning Team with ad-hoc projects and provide support where needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Preferred 2 years of relevant experience in Accounting, and financial and business analysis, including budgeting and forecasting
• Must be analytical and inquisitive with strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, financial modeling, keen attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and goals
• Competency in Excel and experience using other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written/oral) skills, with the ability to develop effective business partner relationships
• Ability to work in a team-based continuous improvement environment
• Knowledge of SAP, EPM, SAC, and Business Objects preferred
• Minimal travel on an as-needed basis

Competencies:

• Strong customer focus dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Seen as a team player who encourages collaboration and quickly gains the trust and support of peers. Finds common ground and solves problems for the benefit of all
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to customer requests based on shifting priorities
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve issues related to daily work by applying knowledge of policies, procedures, and internal processes
• Ability to drive for results to complete goals successfully
• Align and operate within the company's core ethics and values