The financial planning analyst supports budgeting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple plants, providing insights and improving processes for the Finance and management teams. Responsibilities Support annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long‑range planning processes Collect, consolidate, and validate financial data from multiple plants Assist in variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast) and explain key drivers Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management Track KPIs and financial performance metrics Perform ad‑hoc analyses to support business initiatives and cost‑optimization efforts Coordination & Improvement Act as a liaison between Finance and management teams Ensure planning calendars, templates, and deliverables are completed on time Identify inefficiencies, manual work, and data gaps in FP&A processes Support automation and standardization of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows Improve templates, models, and data structures to enhance accuracy and consistency Document FP&A processes, assumptions, and best practices Participate in system upgrades, tool implementations, and enhancement initiatives Recommend process improvements to reduce cycle times and improve data quality Data & System Management Maintain data accuracy across planning, and reporting systems Ensure documentation of assumptions, methodologies, and processes are standard Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field 5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or a related analytical role Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, lookups; Power Query or Power BI) Solid understanding of FP&A principles High attention to detail with strong organizational and process optimization skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with FP&A or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, TM1) Exposure to financial modeling and scenario analysis Experience in a fast‑paced or multi‑department environment Comfortable in a dynamic environment Key Competencies Analytical thinking and problem‑solving Clear written and verbal communication Ability to manage multiple deadlines Proactive, collaborative, and continuous‑improvement mindset Strong confidentiality and professionalism #J-18808-Ljbffr