SPECTRUM: Sr Business Planning Analyst

JOB SUMMARYThis is a senior level position that is responsible for coordinating and monitoring budgets, re-forecasting, and complex analysis of capital and operating expenses.

Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control.

Performs analysis to determine present and future financial performance.

This role requires thorough understanding of financial principals.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and review complex reports & other analysis as required for achieving financial objectives Perform analysis of data trends on operational budget spend to enable team to meet Key Performance IndicatorsBuild and deploy financial models to forecast resultsUtilize analysis to identify cost savings opportunitiesCreate capital and operating expense reforecast/budgetCoordinate capital and operating expense variance analysis and reportingPerform monthly review of financial statements and identify trendsAnalyze, educate, and recommend changes to accounting operations policies and proceduresDrive process improvements and implement best practices around forecasting, budgeting and management reporting; as well as automate, where applicablePartner with functional leaders to identify and drive cost savings across the businessPerform other duties as requestedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSSkills/Abilities and Knowledge Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelyAbility to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environmentAbility to handle multiple projects and priorities Ability to analyze and interpret dataAbility to quickly identify business problems/opportunitiesAbility to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward mannerAbility to communicate with all levels of management and company personnelAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelyKnowledge of software applications such as Essbase, SAP, Excel and other Microsoft Suite productsKnowledge of Advanced Accounting theory and proceduresKnowledge of Operating and Capital Financial StatementsEducationBachelors degree in accounting, finance, business or related field or equivalent experienceRelated Work Experience 3-5 years of Business planning/Financial analysis or related experience WORKING CONDITIONS Office environment FAN340 297112 297112BR