Sr Analayst Strategic FP&A - 1975

$76,000 - $125,000/Yr

Mac Papers - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Jacksonville, FL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior Analyst of Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic finance support for commercial and operations teams across various lines of business. This position requires a blend of analytical prowess, business acumen, and technical skills to enhance the budgeting and forecasting processes, improve internal and external stakeholder reporting, and provide project support. The successful candidate will utilize their proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, SQL, Power Query, and Alteryx to deliver comprehensive analytical insights that drive decision-making and strategic initiatives. In this role, the Senior Analyst will conduct multifaceted financial analyses, providing strategic recommendations to Sales and Operations teams as well as Company executives. They will be responsible for building business cases that support strategic initiatives, including return on investment (ROI) analyses and cost modeling. Collaborating with line of business (LOB) management teams, the analyst will create strategic goals aimed at enhancing company value and aligning financial management with business strategy. Establishing relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) will be crucial for monitoring performance against strategic initiatives, and developing models to assist in decision-making will be a key function of this role. The Senior Analyst will also collaborate with the FP&A Manager and the broader FP&A team to establish rigorous budget and forecast processes driven by business input. They will participate in discussions regarding LOB budgets and forecasts, coordinating with the FP&A Manager to manage the calendar for deliverables and create templates that ensure consistency across the board. Furthermore, the analyst will develop a robust understanding of the company's transactional information and how it maps to reported financials, partnering with IT and business leaders to build reliable automated reporting systems. Ensuring the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders will be a critical responsibility of this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multifaceted financial analyses across multiple lines of business (LOB) and provide strategic recommendations to Sales and Operations teams and Company executives.
• Build business cases to support strategic initiatives, including ROI analyses and cost modeling.
• Create strategic goals in coordination with LOB management teams to enhance company value and align financial management with business strategy.
• Establish relevant KPIs to monitor performance against strategic initiatives and develop models to assist with decision making.
• Assess operational risks and provide analyses on risk remediation.
• Collaborate with stakeholder teams to develop necessary analysis and documentation, communicating effectively with managerial and executive teams.
• Interpret data and organize analyses in clear and concise reporting, providing meaningful insights for decision making.
• Collaborate with the FP&A Manager and broader FP&A team to establish rigorous budget and forecast processes driven by business input.
• Coordinate with the FP&A Manager to set and manage the calendar for budget and forecast deliverables and create templates for consistency.
• Develop a robust understanding of the company's transactional information and how it maps to reported financials.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to build reliable automated reporting and ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, SQL, Power Query, and Alteryx is essential for success in this role.
• Experience in financial analysis and strategic planning within a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automated reporting tools and processes.
• Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting methodologies.
• Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial modeling techniques.