Business Financial Analyst - Essity244139

Essity - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Paper Manufacturing

About the position

The Business Financial Analyst at Essity is responsible for controlling the performance of specific lines of P&L and Working Capital while supporting the development of specific categories. This role involves the idealization and execution of financial controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and guidelines, and linking accounting with business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control investments and expenses in specific P&L lines in conjunction with the areas.
• Support those responsible for categories in the evaluation of projects and scenarios.
• Participate in the creation process of Budgets and Forecasts for the P&L lines under their responsibility.
• Contribute to the BU's monthly consolidation (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and consolidation of long-term financial plans.
• Assist in the management closure with critical analysis of data received from different areas and provide insights into the areas under their responsibility.
• Assist in the creation process and review of KPIs and Dashboards (SAP, Excel, and Power BI).
• Contribute to defining reporting guidelines, instructions, and content in alignment with Corporate Finance.
• Prepare and provide information to the leadership team in all operational financial aspects.
• Follow Essity control standards and other policies, such as MICR and legal regulations.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance/ Business/ Engineering/ Economy/ Accounting or related degree.
• 1-3 years Finance/Business experience including leadership experience.
• General Financial Knowledge (P&L, Cash Flow, Working Capital).
• Experience supporting commercial organizations ideally in FMCG.
• Solid financial understanding and accounting know-how.
• Experience working in complex matrix organizations and with different cultures.
• High IT proficiency (Financial consolidation systems, BW, SAP ideally, MS Office).
• Knowledge of Power BI will be an advantage.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in FMCG sector.
• Knowledge of Power BI.

Benefits

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.