Description

We're looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst with effective communication skills. We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team. Robert Half is working with a thriving Chemicals Manufacturing company to find a skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst . If selected, you will implement financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze, and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Further tasks will consist of advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. If you enjoy collaborating with peers in areas such as forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management, Robert Half has an exciting business partner role available. This Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst role is located in the Burlington, Ontario, and it is a permanent employment opportunity.

Major responsibilities

- Enable effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support

- The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible individual who is comfortable with large amounts of information and adept at managing expectations

- Endorse weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings as well as P& L forecasting

- Look over performance to date while assessing potential opportunities and risks

- Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending

- Work alongside cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to see the proper execution of plans

- Work with the Accounting team on monthly and quarterly financial close processes

- Produce and monitor forecasting reports

- Keep track of monthly and quarterly performance by comparing actuals versus expectations and enabling business partners to handle their resources

- Propel monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions necessary

- Collaborate with senior executives on strategic deep dives through the development of financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation, and prioritization

Requirements

- Strong problem solving and analytical skills

- Firm understanding of problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)

- Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools experience a plus

- Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience preferential)

- Familiar with Spreadsheet and ERP system

- Deep understanding of financial analysis

- Solid understanding of budget forecasting

- Expertise in variance analysis

- BA/BS degree in finance or a related field

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)

- 3+ years of experience in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)

- Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

Job Reference : 05070-0012142247

Specialization : Finance and Accounting

Questions?

Call us at our branch office at905.319.7779