FP&A Analyst

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP is seeking a FP&A Analyst with Dutch to join its Corporate Finance team. The role involves planning, forecasting, model building, and variance analysis, with exposure to KPI management and senior management reporting.

Requirements include 3 years in Finance, BS/MS in a related field, fluent English and Dutch, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Oracle Smart View, Power BI, and Alteryx. Spanish is a plus. The position supports a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent.
• MBA or credits toward MBA preferred.
• 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting; FP&A preferred.
• Fluent English and Dutch are mandatory; Spanish is a plus.
• High level of Excel skills.
• Reporting with Oracle Smart View; Power BI, Alteryx and AI assistants a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports operating planning, forecasting and variance analysis for actual vs plan/forecast.
• Builds and uses forecast models with key drivers and trend analysis.
• Produces recurring and ad hoc management reports and supports financial close activities.
• Partners with stakeholders to align on business priorities and drive decision making.
• Assists in KPI management and performance analysis.

Skills

English (fluent)

Dutch (fluent)

Excel

Education

BS or MS in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle Smart View

Power BI

Alteryx

AI assistants

Job description

FP&A Analyst (with Dutch)

ADP is hiring an Analyst of Financial Planning & Analysis with 3 years of experience in Finance. The Analyst of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for planning, forecasting and analysis activities including running/assisting in building financial models, and incorporating guidance received on validated assumptions; as well as challenging data and information integrity. Participating in financial close activities, the Analyst prepares variance analyses on actual versus plan/forecast. In addition, the Analyst assists in managing selected KPI's, management reporting and communication to senior management.

Insightful Expertise is a core value at ADP and in Corporate Finance, our colleagues around the world depend on us for that. Whether it's a new product in development, a new technology under consideration, a new business acquisition or a new office opening - Corporate Finance plays a critical role in ADP's growth. We are a passionate partner committed to ADP's success - and are looking for like-minded individuals who want to be part of our winning team.

At ADP we are driven by your success. We engage your unique talents and perspectives. We welcome your ideas on how to do things differently and better. In your efforts to achieve, learn and grow, we support you all the way. If success motivates you, you belong at ADP.

We strive for every interaction to be driven by our CORE values: Insightful Expertise, Integrity is Everything, Service Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Each Person Counts, Results-Driven, & Social Responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Operating Planning and Forecasting: Supports management to create an annual operating plan that is aligned to the strategic plan and performs forecasting to provide visibility into business results to enable business decisions.
• Runs operating plan models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in the preparation of the operating plan presentation/deliverables
• Assists in building forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic and external factors, etc.
• Assists in creation of analytical tools and models for expenses driving process efficiencies.
• Management Reporting and Financial Close Activities: Produces and distributes recurring and ad hoc management reports. Responsible for financial reporting accuracy; partners with shared services organizations and ensures adequate control environment to mitigate financial and business risks in collaboration with process owners.
• Prepares variance analysis on actual results versus plan/forecast.
• Assists in presentation on results, forecasts, and plans to senior management.
• Business Analysis: Uses deep understanding of objectives, issues and root causes and provides insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve complex problems.
• Assists in managing KPI's such as backlog reporting, staffing requirements, starts, no starts, labor productivity, and analysis of implementation, survey scores and client satisfaction.
• Strategic Planning and Initiatives: Supports management to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements. Executes on strategic initiatives such as M&A support, product launches, market entry, and process improvement efforts
• Provides analytical support; conducts research as required
• Business Partnering: Partners with Key Stakeholders and Business Partners to align on business priorities and drive effective solutions/execution. Constructively communicates compelling arguments based on facts and data, and obtains necessary buy-in to deliver on business objectives
• Builds working relationships with management and other partners by working collaboratively to achieve a common goal.
• Financial Operational Policy: Establishes and maintains consistent financial operational policies and procedures to govern related practices.
• Complies with all departmental/ financial operations policies and practices.

Qualifications Required

• BS or MS - Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent
• MBA or credits toward MBA preferred
• 3 Years of Experience in Finance or Accounting. In FP&A is preferred.
• Fluent English and Dutch are mandatory. Spanish is a plus.
• High level of Excel skills
• Reporting Oracle Smartview and usage of Power BI, Alteryx and AI assistants is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

Business Analysis and Acumen

Uses an organized and disciplined problem solving methodology; can conduct complex analyses and synthesize and simplify information for others, using experience, business knowledge and judgment to offer insight.

Influential Business Partner

Builds working relationships with business partners; demonstrates ability to tailor communication to the audience -- can simplify and clarify, will redirect poor assumptions or clear up misinformation; can negotiate and doesn't avoid conflict.

Information Management Acumen

Has advanced desktop application skills and understanding of systems including but not limited to Hyperion, ESDB, Oracle; creates reports of moderate to high complexity, looks to improve processes, reporting formats and capabilities and partners with others to make improvements. Demonstrates the ability to transfer knowledge to others and assist them with building relevant skills.

Results Accountability

Is results oriented, sets high standards for self and team members, and holds self and others accountable for delivering quality, timely results; and takes responsibility for own actions.

Impactful Communication

Demonstrates flexible communications based on the setting and purpose of a situation, demonstrates strong listening skills; is a proactive communicator who is effective at including all associates regardless of culture, geographic and language differences.

Building Talent

Shares knowledge with colleagues; gives feedback effectively; is accountable for own career displaying a willingness and strong desire to learn new skills; and demonstrates resilience, persistence and curiosity.

Relationship Building

Builds trust, is collaborative, actively participates and works well with others, shares information and knowledge.

Bias for Growth

Initiates opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies, shares constructive input that results in innovative solutions, demonstrates creative thinking and measured risk taking within and beyond the scope of position.

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