FP&A Analyst

About the position

The FP&A Analyst position at Rieke LLC involves supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and associated analysis, as well as providing general commercial support and strategic decision-making. The role reports directly to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at TriMas Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement & balance sheet forecasts, operational reporting) taking into account company's goals and financial standing
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and strategic plans
• Prepare financial reports for the executive team and Board of Directors
• Assist Admin controller with monthly financial reporting and accounting related to Admin entities
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve performance
• Develop robust financial analysis of historic and future performance to enable appropriate commercial and strategic decision making
• Provide market insight and commercial analysis to identify and analyze potential strategic and operational opportunities for the group
• Track delivery of business initiatives and provide insight and analysis for success criteria
• Work with divisions to assist in the preparation of long range plans and business cases for new capital expenditure purposes and cost benefit analysis
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Support development of a business analytics/intelligent system
• Support the production of management accounts, investigation of variances and identification of areas for commercial improvements are carried out in an effective and timely manner via the finance team
• Adhoc projects as required

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in financial analysis, accounting, or finance
• Ability to manage and prioritize work effectively
• Basic US and GAAP accounting principles
• Excellent knowledge of MS applications (Advanced in Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to liaise at all levels of the business
• Proactive attitude with regard to operational excellence