Senior Finance Analyst (Financial Planning& Analysis)

Job Description• Prepares, analyzes and summarizes recommendations for (Annual or Quarterly) Financial Plans and Forecasts and Trend Analysis• Performs financial forecasting and variance analysis of actual results vs. forecast• Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately• Monthly close / Actuals process• Creates and / or analyzes monthly, quarterly and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately: actuals and variances to forecasts• Prepare and submit journal entries• Manage the reporting model process during each close cycle• General Ledger management including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. Must have critical basic accounting knowledge (debits/credits, accruals, etc.)• Proactive analysis and communication of results/issues and be able to discuss causals and recommend potential solutions to Management.• Be a financial advisor to Management with regard to cost, budgets & performance.• Perform financial analysis for special projects as required.Qualifications•  At least 6-8 years of financial planning and analysis experience including Variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, P&L Analysis• Knowledge of accounting and control principles/methodologies• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting• Proficiency in English, both written and oral communication skills• MS Office Suite experience• Excel (requires intermediate to expert level, including practice with developing macros, utilizing pivot tables, V-Lookups and other advanced formulas),• Hyperion tools (Essbase / SmartView) : working knowledge preferred• Data analysis & Systems skills• Open to work night shift