Senior Analyst, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (Boston)

Senior Analyst, Corporate Financial Planning & AnalysisAbout the RoleThe Senior Analyst of Corporate Financial Planning supports the execution of the global financial planning process, including the annual budget, quarterly rolling forecast, and long-term strategic plan. The role develops and implements process standards and planning governance, partnering with global finance and business teams to develop and monitor progress toward financial targets and key performance indicators, as well as the consolidation and presentation to senior management of the total company plan.The Senior Analyst develops and manages comprehensive and complex financial models, with an expectation for ongoing process improvement and efficiencies. This role plays a critical part in providing planning, analysis, and recommendations around cash management, capital allocation, discounted cash flow valuation modeling, and acquisition proformas — often developing and analyzing various scenarios and identifying potential risks and opportunities to the short- and long-term financial plan.ResponsibilitiesSupport the company's annual full-cycle planning process, including annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plan.Develop and maintain comprehensive planning models used to consolidate global planning inputs, with flexibility to analyze various scenarios across multiple geographies.Develop models used to analyze global opportunities and risks to near- and long-term financial plans.Implement comprehensive planning processes and models that allow for centralized support of critical corporate and global planning requirements.Develop presentations and analyses in support of deliverables to the Board of Directors and external stakeholders.Utilize process improvement and system skills to identify, recommend, and lead projects aimed at increasing efficiencies around planning and reporting.Assist with the preparation of earnings reports, including the current-year financial outlook for key financial metrics.Analyze and measure acquisitions and capital projects compared to business case and management expectations.Conduct analyses and create financial models on an ad-hoc basis for senior management.Foster relationships with geographic finance teams to ensure quality deliverables and proper information flow.Engage with regional FP&A leads for ad-hoc support.Identify areas of opportunity to leverage the company's global reporting and analytics platforms.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration required; MBA preferred.3–5 years of FP&A experience required.Accounting knowledge of income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows required.Experience with Oracle and budgeting tools such as Cognos TM1 a plus.Strong finance skill set with solid understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow.Solid valuation and project analysis skills, including discounted cash flows, net present values, and internal rates of return.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization.Strong interpersonal skills.Creative and analytical thinker.Detail oriented.Able to multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.Self-motivated; able to work on a team and independently.Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite — particularly Excel and PowerPoint — with the ability to quickly learn other software tools.High-level Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.Ability to work effectively with functional groups and employees at all levels.Strong follow-up skills; ability to organize timelines and address internal and external stakeholder needs.Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within agreed-upon timeframes through effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.Compensation & BenefitsThis position is eligible for an annual bonus, annual equity award, and participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness.The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.