Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Motion; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Birmingham, AL seeks an Analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis to support executive finance and operations by building financial models, performing P&L analyses, and delivering actionable insights.

The role emphasizes data automation, KPI reporting, and collaboration with business leaders to improve profitability. A bachelor’s in finance, accounting, or economics and 0–2 years’ experience are preferred; hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics from an accredited institution.
• 0–2 years of related experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Analysis/Planning.
• Experience with data modeling, analysis, and data visualization/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements financial models and KPI reports to drive value.
• Analyzes profit & loss statements and explains variances.
• Performs trend and sensitivity analysis for key challenges and opportunities.
• Prepares and participates in financial discussions with business leaders.
• Acts as a business partner to drive profitability through analysis and reporting.
• Identifies and drives process improvements and ad hoc reporting tools.
• Performs customer and product profitability analysis.
• Develops automated reporting and modeling tools.
• Assists in creating executive presentations.
• Leads/ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

VBA

Pivot tables

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Analyst, Financial Planning & AnalysisThis website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.# Join the team making a genuine difference## Analyst, Financial Planning & AnalysisApply: Hybrid: Birmingham, AL, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000033995**Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis****SUMMARY:**The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis supports Motion's Executive, Finance, and Operational Leadership by contributing to world class financial analyses and providing thought-provoking, value-adding insight into the group's financial performance. Assists with the identification of operational improvement opportunities and drives decision- making by collecting, managing, analyzing, and disseminating financial information and analyses.**JOB DUTIES*** Designs and implements financial models and key performance indicator reports to drive value in the business.* Analyzes profit & loss statements, explains variances in performance, and monitors actions to ensure delivery of financial commitments.* Performs trend and sensitivity analysis to evaluate key challenges and opportunities.* Prepares and participates in financial and operational discussions with business leaders.* Serves as a business partner with various leaders to drive additional profitability through analysis and reporting.* Identifies and drives process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad- hoc reports, tools, and dashboards.* Performs customer and product profitability analysis.* Increases productivity by developing automated reporting and modeling tools.* Assists in the creation of executive presentations.* Leads and participates in ad hoc projects assigned by the manager.* Performs other duties as assigned.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited institution and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Analysis/Planning. Typically requires experience with data modeling, analysis, and data visualization/business intelligence tools.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel to include VBA, pivot tables and complex formulas.* Displays project management ability to coordinate tasks, timelines, and resources.* Proven problem-solving skills.* Ability to identify and communicate solutions to complex business opportunities in a time- critical environment.* Must be highly organized and detail oriented.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:****LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:** None Required.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** No Supervisory Responsibility**BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:** No**COMPANY INFORMATION:** Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.**DISCLAIMER:** This job Description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.