Financial Planning & Analysis, Sr. Specialist

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities of this role are:

• Being the Financial Business Partner for the markets under his/her responsibility

• Provide financial performance updates, analysis, and insights; work closely with leadership team to ensure results are understood.

• Lead the monthly latest estimate process for sales and provide consolidated views for management review

• Prepare and analyze monthly operating results, financial forecasts, and other reports; summarize information for review while meeting tight reporting deadlines.

• Construct financial forecasts and budgets in partnership with leadership team.

• Support regional and global FP&A initiatives as required.

• Review standard costs in collaboration with the global COSI team and other functional teams

• Support business case evaluations for commercial team requests.

• Responsible for all process related to price volume analysis

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA. MBA is advantageous.

• More than 5 years of relevant experience, with FP&A experience mandatory.

• Strong quantitative/analytical skills and experience with BPC and SAP highly desired

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Strong leadership and ability to drive changes and process improvements

• Ability to work across multiple time zones and cultures

·         Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Required Skills:

Adaptability,  Accountability, Automation, Best Practices Research, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Development, Business Financial Planning, Communication, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Leadership, Performance Tracking, Preparation of Financial Reports,

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Automation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Communications, Business Financial Planning, Business Management, Business Planning, Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), Cash Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Visualization, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Performance, Financial Performance Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investments Analysis, Leadership, Management Controls, Microsoft Excel, Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

11/18/2025

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