FP&A Business Partner

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Site Financial Controller, the FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) professional is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making within an organization. 
Internal job title is Finance Business Partner II. 

Job Responsibilities

•    Reporting & Analysis:  Preparation of monthly financial statements/forecasts in One Stream software. Assist with the creation, preparation, and management of financial reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. 
•    Financial Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. 
•    Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. This includes variance analysis and management reporting. 
•    Model Development: Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and projects to support decision-making. 
•    Cash Flow: Forecasting and monitoring cash projections to actual, based on historical fiscal performance, trend analysis and sales revenues. Perform variance analysis between actual and forecasted cash flow data.
•    Systems: Assist with system enhancements to increase efficiency, including testing and final approval for upgrades of system reports and automating processes. Participate in the implementation and development of company’s financial software.
•    Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis and support the monthly financial reporting process. 
•    Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analysis.
•    Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedure. 
•    Perform other related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications
•    Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent, required.
•    5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including experience in the manufacturing industry.
•    5+ years of experience performing accurate FP&A responsibilities within a fast-paced work environment.
•    5+ years of intermediate-to-advanced experience with MS Excel required, including functions such as pivot, v-lookups, and formulas.
•    Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with various teams and presenting financial insights.
•    Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are crucial for accurate financial analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications
•    GKN Experience
•    Through understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including IFRS.
•    Strong analytical and accounting skills.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including email.
•    Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word and Access.
•    Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fully integrated ERP software packages.
•    Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is between $90,000 - $100,000.