Career Evolutions is searching for a Financial Planning Analyst for a fast-growing global technology company in Phoenix, AZ. Full-time, direct-hire position with compensation up to $65,000..
Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst
Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you’ll be supporting management planning and decision making by identifying, maintaining, and evaluating financial and operational information and recommending actions to deliver tangible performance improvements.
Responsibilities:
Collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining current and past financial data and performance.
Prepares financial reports for management including annual budgets, monthly actuals and forecasts
Identifies trends in financial performance, budget variances and provides recommendations for improvement
Analyses productivity measures and identifies areas for cost savings
Evaluates optional business plans by identifying outcomes and potential returns.
Coordinating with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
Collaborates with the regional and corporate financial teams on recommended improvements
Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Maintains technical knowledge.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
5+ years of experience in financial analysis and reporting
Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills
Multinational FMCG experience
Knowledge of ERP systems and related financial technologies
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (V-lookup, H-lookup, macros)
Excellent strategic thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent time management and organizational ability