Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

External Job Description

Position Summary

The FP&A Analyst supports the North America FP&A team by delivering accurate, timely financial analysis and recurring reporting that enables effective planning, forecasting, and performance management.

This role works closely with senior FP&A team members, plant controllers, and cross-functional partners to execute standard FP&A processes, consolidate plant and functional inputs, and ensure data integrity across operational and commercial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

FP&A Core Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting, quarterly outlook, and annual budgeting cycles using established models, templates, and standard work.
• Prepare standard management reports, variance analyses, and performance summaries for review by senior FP&A team members.
• Consolidate and validate financial data from plant controllers and functional partners, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for North America leadership.

Business Partnering (Ops & Commercial)

• Respond to defined analytical requests from Operations and Sales partners.
• Support analysis of volume, cost, productivity, and margin drivers using established frameworks.
• Develop foundational understanding of manufacturing and commercial performance drivers.

Process, Systems & Standard Work

• Follow FP&A standard work, SOPs, and reporting calendars.
• Maintain templates, trackers, and recurring reports.
• Use FP&A systems and tools (ERP, planning systems, BI tools) as designed.
• Identify data or process issues and escalate appropriately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical roles.
• Strong Excel skills; exposure to Power BI or similar tools preferred.
• Manufacturing or operational finance exposure preferred.

Behavioral Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline.
• Developing professional judgment.
• Strong learning mindset and coachability.
• Collaborative and dependable team contributor.

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