A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
Our client in the Park Ridge area of NJ has an excellent opportunity for a Financial Planning Analyst!
Responsibilities:
Provide financial support to various functional groups. Assist with preparing the annual operating cost center plans, with transition to the rolling forecast, and collaborate with senior management for relevant input. Assist with preparing financial analysis monthly, determining key budget variances, make recommendations, and identify potential risks/opportunities. Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with senior management to review actual results compared to plan and projected spending for the rolling forecast period. Support accounting close by preparing accruals, reclasses, prepayments, and related amortization, ensuring alignment of fixed assets, and preparing year-over-year comparative SG&A analysis. Review and track approved project spending and seek proper accounting treatment for capital versus operating expenditure impact, ensuring alignment of spend. Prepare ad-hoc analysis upon request. Review contracts/SOW's for financial implications, including terms and conditions. Ensure accounting and corporate-wide guidelines and policies are met. Assist the Planning Team with ad-hoc projects and provide support where needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance. Preferred 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, and financial and business analysis, including budgeting and forecasting. Must be analytical and inquisitive with strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, financial modeling, keen attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and goals. Competency in Excel and experience using other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems. Organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written/oral) skills, with the ability to develop effective business partner relationships. Ability to work in a team-based continuous improvement environment. Knowledge of SAP, EPM, SAC, and Business Objects preferred. Minimal travel on an as-needed basis.
