Financial Analyst

744 Crane ChemPharma & Energy Corp; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Crane ChemPharma & Energy is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the FP&A function, analyze results, and help build annual plans and forecasts. You will work with the Director of FP&A and finance leaders to turn data into insights that drive business decisions.

The role includes hands-on experience with HFM reporting and cross-functional collaboration across the ChemPharma/Energy group.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly variances in Balance Sheet and Income Statements.
• Develop senior-level presentations on results, models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Assist in annual operating plan development and various forecasts.
• Prepare HFM-based financial reports and validation for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Excel proficiency

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Excel

HFM (Hyperion)

Job description

Business Unit and Position Summary:

Crane ChemPharma & Energy is a division within the Process Flow Technologies Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multi-national company which specializes in highly engineered products in specialty markets. Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of fluid handling equipment under multiple brand names for a wide range of applications in several industries including but not limited to the chemical, biopharmaceutical, and energy industries. www.cranecpe.com

Position Summary:

This role gives you visibility to business performance, strategic decision-making, and cross-functional operations across the ChemPharma/Energy group. In this position, you will work closely with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, and finance leaders across the organization to analyse results, and assist in building the annual operating plan and forecasts. You will utilise Operational Excellence tools to improve processes and turn financial data into insights that help drive business decisions. You will also gain hands-on experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) reporting and provide support to CPE's HFM users across the globe. www.craneco.com

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Supports in the monthly review and analysis of key variances in the Balance Sheet and Income Statements for CPE entities.
• Assists in the development of senior level presentations on business results, performance analysis, financial models, forecasts and budgets, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of annual operating plan, and various forecasts (weekly pulses, monthly outlook, quarterly forecasts).
• Prepare HFM-based financial reports and analysis for operations and finance senior management team.
• Responsible for HFM validation including analysis and year-end schedules.
• Assists users throughout the group with HFM related issues.
• Build and improve templates used across the group for month-end close, forecasts, plans, and other recurring finance activities.
• Develop a holistic understanding of Crane's structure, strategy, and operations through site engagement and cross-functional activities.
• Partners with other Finance leaders in the organization to develop and implement process improvements.
• Work with Team to validate monthly productivity figures and drive additional productivity actions.
• Learn how key processes operate across facilities, apply Operational Excellence tools to improve efficiency, and help teams understand the financial impact of business decisions.
• Take on additional projects that broaden your finance, operations, and business leadership experience.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Independent thinker possessing resilience, passion, and high-energy.
• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills and an interest in learning financial systems and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and current accounting practices, with a willingness to deepen technical accounting knowledge on the job.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.

Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.