What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning Analyst position at Fischer Homes?
As a Financial Analyst within our Accounting and Finance team, you will provide timely and effective financial reporting and analyses to business partners. The most rewarding part of this role is providing detailed data that allows the executive team to facilitate efficient data-led decision-making.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Examine data and pay close attention to detail.
- Collaborate effectively across teams to influence decision-making.
- Effectively identify and address financial issues through problem-solving and data-driven decisions.
- Maintain high ethical standards, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
These skills will be used to:
- Analyze monthly financial results, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flows, and Operational Key Measures, identifying key variances and recommending actions for assigned divisions.
- Support Manager in developing annual budgets and quarterly projections, collaborating with division leadership to refine forecasts.
- Evaluate financial statements to identify strengths and weaknesses in economic performance.
- Develop and refine financial models and projections to inform strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile data and resolve discrepancies.
- Partner with division leadership to provide insights into profit centers, leading quarterly projections and the annual budgeting process for 1 division(s).
- Identify opportunities to optimize financial systems, improve productivity, and ensure compliance.
- Introduce innovative methods to capture and analyze company, market, and economic data, driving actionable business insights.
- Lead and execute projects with strategic direction from management.
- Actively participate in self-improvement initiatives and company training programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Finance, or similar.
- Highly Skilled in Excel.
- 3 years of experience in a Financial Planning and Analysis role required.
Physical demands and work environment:
- Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier).
- Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing.