F P & A Analyst

Immediate opportunity. The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across various projects to optimize company growth and business. You will manipulate datasets, create financial models, and summarize findings in a succinct manner for client's usage. Essential Responsibilities:Play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting cycles for departments; work closely with cross-functional leaders to develop annual budgets and monthly forecastsCollaborate with accounting during month-end close process which includes providing close review of financials to ensure accuracyCollect and ensure the accuracy of monthly accruals for corporate cost centers.Support cost center owners by explaining variances to Forecast each month. Provide support for any questions related to their resultsUtilize PowerBI for reporting needs and variance analysis; leverage tool to develop stronger visual reportingImprove current deliverables by continuously evaluating reporting benefits, speed, and accuracyAssist in the preparation of consolidated FP&A deliverables used in management reportingOngoing support of the FP&A team in any special projects or functions as needed and as growth opportunities arise Experience and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, or related field.Approximately 1-3 years of finance experience; preferred candidate has had some exposure to financial planning and budgeting activitiesHigh level of proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, graphs), Power Point and Microsoft OfficeStrong attention to detail paired with analytical abilityExperience connecting data into and building with PowerBIStrong communication and interpersonal skills relative to initiating communication and interacting with multiple business disciplines to get answersAbility to network and forge strong relationships across functions and regionsSelf-starter: candidate should be comfortable in fast-paced and constantly changing environmentOracle experience highly preferred but not required