Financial Planning and Data Analytics Analyst II

Role Overview

• Lead funding efforts for R&D projects while overseeing and coordinating departmental actual and planning efforts to support both local and global initiatives
• Short and long-term financial analysis of project portfolio for the purpose of measuring and forecasting future business performance
• Analyzes internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.)
• Analyzes external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.)
• Conducts financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities
• Proactively analyze project data to answer key questions from stakeholders or out of self-initiated curiosity with an eye for what drives business performance
• Prepares, plans or recommends solutions to new and complex problems, develops innovative strategies, quantifies the competitive performance of the organization's operations and/or markets, evaluates the potential impact of changes and reports on economic forecasts that affect the industry
• Become the subject matter expert who uses a variety of data sources to blend and join data for efficient delivery
• Use analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance
• Maintain interactive visualization through data interpretation and analysis, integrating various reporting components from multiple data sources
• Combines a good level of understanding on how business operates with ability to effectively summarize results, communicate and steer senior level stakeholders by leveraging tools like Tableau and PowerBI
• Utilize/leverage tools like Alteryx, Tableau and/or Power BI to lead automation of data
• Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field and 2-4 years of relevant industry experience
• 3+ years of combined experience in accounting, controlling, actual/forecast reporting, budget planning, financial analysis, performance metrics and project management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to deliver high-quality business reports and drive discussions to support project steering and aid in decision-making processes
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Accounting and overall Business acumen
• Working knowledge of SAP/cbFC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
• A passion for learning, professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Tech Stack

• Tableau

Benefits

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3
• 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans