Financial Planning Analyst

Aston Carter; Charlotte (NC); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Financial Planning Analyst to support program finance for their Commercial Seating and Furniture business. The role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing financial analysis and reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong financial skills and experience with PPC and SAP systems. This is a fully remote position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with minimum 3 years.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new business cases and ensure profit margin recoverability.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reporting updates on financial positions.
• Identify risks and opportunities with program teams.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Program Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in finance, accounting, or an MBA

Tools

SAP

PPC

Microsoft Excel

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Job Description

We have a temporary position available within Program Planning and Control to support program finance for our Commercial Seating and Furniture business. We are seeking a strong financial professional who will collaborate closely with our Engineering Program Management Operations and FPA Teams. The ideal candidate will effectively manage multiple projects and program teams, demonstrate critical thinking, communicate efficiently with non-financial professionals, and maintain a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new business cases, verify estimation methods, ensure cross-functional alignment, and certify profit margin recoverability for moderate or complex programs.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting updates on net investment and recoverability positions.
• Prepare inputs for monthly cost and sales forecasts, and perform variance analysis against prior forecasts and plans for moderate or complex programs to meet contractual cost objectives. Perform similar efforts for Annual and Long-Range Plans.
• Identify and quantify risks and opportunities with program teams to keep management informed of the financial status and impact.
• Prepare and present quarterly program estimates at completion to ensure accuracy of program costs and forecasts. Arrange modifications as required and retain documentation of approvals for audit purposes.
• Network and coordinate cross-functionally with senior internal personnel to improve processes and reporting. Develop solutions to various complex problems while considering established policies and procedures.
• Work on problems of diverse scope, where data analysis may require evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Essential Skills

• Experience with PPC and SAP ERP systems
• Strong skills in financial analysis and program control
• Proficiency in financial planning and analysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience, or 10 years of relevant experience without a degree
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Prior PPC experience
• SAP experience
• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or an MBA

Work Environment

The role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, utilizing technologies such as PPC and SAP ERP systems. You will engage with cross-functional teams and senior internal personnel to achieve organizational objectives. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.