Financial Planning Analyst - Bolingbrook, United States - LHH

Description

LHH is looking to hire a Financial Analyst for a client located in Bolingbrook, IL. In this role you will play a crucial part in driving business decisions through insightful analysis and strategic forecasting. This is a hybrid position with 2 days in office.

Job Responsilbites:

• Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly sales and margin reports for senior management, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average selling price, volume, and sales segmentation.
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine forecasts for monthly management reporting, providing valuable input on product pricing strategies.
• Generate weekly open order reports, analyzing critical metrics including order intake, price indices, and product mix to provide actionable insights to management.
• Utilize sophisticated forecasting models to predict financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, working closely with management to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Conduct thorough variance analysis to identify trends and anomalies, presenting findings to management for informed decision-making.
• Dive deep into macro financial statements to evaluate KPIs such as cash cycle, inventory turnover, and operational expenses to identify areas for improvement and provide strategic recommendations.
• Manage data access and maintain data integrity within Adaptive Planning, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for decision-makers.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance the internal data warehouse, developing user-friendly reporting tools for various stakeholders.
• Actively participate in the budgeting process, preparing schedules and managing the sales budgeting process in coordination with controllers and the CFO.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and support internal and external audit processes as required.
• Support the integration process of new ERP systems, leveraging your expertise to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Complete census reports and other compliance-related tasks accurately and within deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred

• Proficiency with IT systems, including experience with MS Business Central.
• CPA/CMA certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Navision