Senior FP&A Analyst

Insight Global - Deerfield, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Deerfield, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Insight Global's medical waste management client is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst who will be responsible for providing strategic P&L and finance analysis for SCS Operations Leadership. This role involves working directly with FP&A regional finance managers and RVPs/DOMs to drive forward the monthly financial forecast, annual operating plan, long-range plan, specific project analysis, and various ad-hoc requests. The position requires a hybrid schedule, with the candidate expected to be in the Bannockburn office from Tuesday through Thursday. The Senior FP&A Analyst will partner with Regional Finance Managers to provide ongoing support related to financial results by understanding business trends and drivers within the business to develop analysis-based recommendations. This role is crucial in driving profitable and sustainable results by advising regional stakeholders on risks and opportunities developed through scenario analysis and sensitivity testing, and reporting these insights to Senior Finance and Business Leadership. In collaboration with the FP&A Center of Excellence (COE), the analyst will perform in-depth analysis of monthly and quarterly results for assigned regions, developing narratives around variance analysis to present to key business leaders and senior leadership. The role also involves developing financial models, operational metrics, reporting, and other analytical tools to guide business decisions. Additionally, the analyst will be responsible for the company's rolling forecast process for assigned regions, including OPEX and Workforce Planning. Other responsibilities include supporting the development of standard costs in coordination with the Standard Cost Manager, facilitating issue resolution, coordinating with the Strategic Sourcing team on the impact of major contracts, and partnering with the Commercial Finance team to understand profitability components. The analyst will also track cost savings initiatives, efficiency initiatives, capital expenditure planning, and other strategic initiatives in partnership with Engineering and the TMO Office. This position may also involve performing other related duties as required or requested, including providing support to finance and/or other teams and special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic P&L and finance analysis for SCS Operations Leadership.
• Work with FP&A regional finance managers and RVPs/DOMs to drive monthly financial forecasts and annual operating plans.
• Advise regional stakeholders on risks and opportunities through scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Perform in-depth analysis of monthly and quarterly results for assigned regions and develop variance analysis narratives.
• Develop financial models, operational metrics, reporting, and analytical tools to guide business decisions.
• Manage the company's rolling forecast process for assigned regions, including OPEX and Workforce Planning.
• Support the development of standard costs in coordination with the Standard Cost Manager.
• Facilitate issue resolution and instillation of Purchase Orders into the Planning process.
• Coordinate with the Strategic Sourcing team on the impact of major contracts on financial results.
• Partner with the Commercial Finance team to understand profitability components.
• Track cost savings initiatives, efficiency initiatives, and capital expenditure planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• 2+ years of financial work experience, including developing forecasts and operating plans.
• 3-5 years of financial analysis experience, demonstrating knowledge of managerial accounting and key financial statement analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access; adept at learning new technical skills and software quickly.
• Exposure to Continuous Process Improvement programs.
• Highly motivated and organized individual with the ability to work independently or as part of a cross-departmental team.
• Experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP/S4 Hana, Hyperion Planning, or other equivalent planning tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Prior experience in a B2B services business.
• Cost accounting experience.