What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP&A Analyst II position at ClarkDietrich?
Do you have a strong work ethic and the desire to join an organization that invests in its people through cross-training and development? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join the ClarkDietrich team by applying to the FP&A Analyst II position at our West Chester, OH location.
The FP&A Analyst II plays a critical role within our FP&A team, leading efforts in annual planning, monthly forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis. This position collaborates cross functionally to provide actionable insights that help drive both decision-making and process improvement. The ideal candidate will be someone who isn’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves while also possessing strong analytical skills and becoming a trusted business partner throughout the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, including financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Analyze monthly financial performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and present findings to internal stakeholders.
- Create and maintain basic to complex financial models to support both short-term and long-term planning initiatives.
- Partner with functional leaders to understand future business drivers that will ultimately drive decision-making opportunities.
- Report monthly results vs plan / forecast, investigate variances and be proactive with corrective action plans.
- Prepare dashboards and presentations to effectively communicate financial results and overall business performance.
- Ensure data integrity in the reporting process.
- Develop new reporting solutions that promote automation and self-service to improve both efficiency and overall data accuracy.
- Assist in setting up yearly rebate, royalty, and commission agreements and benchmarking progress monthly to ensure accruals are accurate.
- Provide ad-hoc support as requested / needed.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics.
- 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related role.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong excel and financial modeling skills.
Preferred
- Experience in the manufacturing industry a plus.
- Proficient with BI tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Tableau.
- Strategic thinking mindset and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with planning software Vena a plus.
Personal Attributes
- Results-driven and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Aspirations in developing and growing within the organization through various assignments.
- Proactive on enhancing processes and driving productivity improvements.
