Financial Analyst, FP&A

$55,000 - $70,000/Yr

Dow Jones - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Financial Analyst position in the FP&A group at Dow Jones focuses on financial planning and reporting. The role involves developing, communicating, and monitoring departmental budgets while providing strategic business partner support. The analyst will work in a dynamic environment, supporting reporting, forecasting, and strategic projects, and will report to the Senior Manager, FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business partners to review and prepare budgets and forecasts
• Update and run opex forecast models and scenario planning
• Handle Month-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reclasses
• Leverage key systems knowledge (SAP, BPC, TM1) to facilitate the creation of more robust analytics and reporting tools
• Build and maintain strong business partner relationships with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, improve work efficiency and quality
• Complete additional ad-hoc requests

Requirements

• Strong accounting and analytical skills; Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred
• High degree of proficiency in PC skills including experience with financial applications and reporting tools, specifically Microsoft Excel and Google Docs
• Planning and organizational skills including effective time management and attention to detail
• Initiative and drive and work well under pressure including being a team player with a strong work ethic
• Experience maintaining accounting records and preparation of financial reports
• Ability to recognize problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions and define/suggest resolutions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of business partners
• Strong eye for detail and detail oriented work practices
• Knowledge of or experience with SAP, TM1, or related programs a plus
• 0-3 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience navigating a complex and challenging business environment
• Ability to synthesize data and provide insightful narratives

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of or experience with SAP, TM1, or related programs a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program