FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst | Hybrid - Rosemont | $85,000 to $100,000 + 15% Bonus

Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager, the Financial Planning Analyst will play a key role in delivering actionable insights through analysis of actuals, forecasts, operating plans, and management reports. This position is integral to collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing business results, supporting leadership presentations, and spearheading ad hoc projects in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Responsibilities

• Consolidate monthly P&L performance metrics, including comparisons to plans, forecasts, and prior year results, as well as volume, NNS, EVA, financial bridges, hedging, historical trends, and SG&A performance.
• Contribute to the preparation and consolidation of forecasts, operating plans, and financial data for marketing and sales discussions.
• Lead monthly finance meetings, providing budget owners with actionable variance analyses and insights.
• Analyze business performance, identify trends, and deliver strategic recommendations through detailed financial models and forecasts.
• Support the development and maintenance of budgeting, forecasting, and modeling tools.
• Assist in preparing materials for board presentations in collaboration with business leaders and finance partners.
• Develop monthly P&L forecasts and collaborate with finance and accounting teams to enhance forecast accuracy.
• Support full cost-benefit analyses and month-end financial close activities, including resolving unusual items in a timely manner.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Build positive relationships to foster a developmental and coaching-friendly environment.
• Treat colleagues with respect, promoting an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
• Seek actionable feedback to understand and enhance performance.

• Demonstrate a service mindset for internal and external stakeholders.
• Seek feedback to continually improve service quality.
• Build strong, lasting customer relationships.

• Assess cost-benefit implications in decision-making.
• Stay informed on industry trends and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Work independently and prioritize tasks to meet targets effectively.
• Set meaningful priorities aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage time and work efficiently.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP software.
• Consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry experience.
• Advanced certifications such as MBA, CMA, or CPA.

Skills

• Strong understanding of business operations, particularly in the CPG sector.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Proven adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills to achieve shared goals.

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