Financial Planning Analyst

Benjamin Moore; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 86,400 - 110,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Plan

Job summary

Benjamin Moore is hiring a Financial Planning Analyst – SG&A to gain broad experience in cost center planning, forecasting, and monthly close processes. You will support unbiased financial reporting, gather data from multiple resources, and provide actionable recommendations to meet financial goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cost center owners and senior management, with a focus on variance analysis, ad-hoc analysis, and adherence to corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in accounting and financial analysis, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Must be analytical with strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, financial modeling, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; able to quickly learn new tools.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills for effective business partnering.
• Ability to work in a team-based continuous improvement environment.
• Knowledge of SAP, EPM, SAC, and Business Objects preferred.
• Minimal travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to various SG&A functional groups.
• Assist with annual operating cost center plans and rolling forecast with input from senior management.
• Support monthly financial analyses, identify key variances, and flag risks/opportunities.
• Facilitate monthly financial reviews with senior management comparing actuals to plan and forecast.
• Support month-end close with accruals, reclasses, prepayments, amortization, fixed assets alignment, and YoY SG&A analyses.
• Review contracts/SOWs for financial impact and proper spend classification (capex vs. opex).
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses upon request.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and corporate guidelines.
• Assist Planning Team with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Strong Excel

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

EPM

SAC

Business Objects

Job description

Job Summary

The Financial Planning Analyst – SG&A will have the opportunity to gain broad experience and engage with cost center owners. This individual will assist with operational planning, forecasting, and monthly Accounting close processes, drive unbiased financial reporting, provide analytical support by gathering and evaluating information, utilizing various data resources, and recommending actions to achieve financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to various SG&A functional groups
• Assist with preparing the annual operating cost center plans, with transition to the rolling forecast, and collaborate with senior management for relevant input
• Assist with preparing financial analysis monthly, determining key budget variances, make recommendations, and identify potential risks/opportunities
• Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with senior management to review actual results compared to plan and projected spending for the rolling forecast period
• Support accounting close by preparing accruals, reclasses, prepayments, and related amortization, ensuring alignment of fixed assets, and preparing year-over-year comparative SG&A analysis
• Review and track approved project spending and seek proper accounting treatment for capital versus operating expenditure impact, ensuring alignment of spend
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis upon request
• Review contracts/SOW's for financial implications, including terms and conditions
• Ensure accounting and corporate-wide guidelines and policies are met
• Assist the Planning Team with ad-hoc projects and provide support where needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Preferred 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, and financial and business analysis, including budgeting and forecasting
• Must be analytical and inquisitive with strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, financial modeling, keen attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and goals
• Competency in Excel and experience using other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written/oral) skills, with the ability to develop effective business partner relationships
• Ability to work in a team-based continuous improvement environment
• Knowledge of SAP, EPM, SAC, and Business Objects preferred
• Minimal travel on an as-needed basis

Competencies

• Strong customer focus dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Seen as a team player who encourages collaboration and quickly gains the trust and support of peers. Finds common ground and solves problems for the benefit of all
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to customer requests based on shifting priorities
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve issues related to daily work by applying knowledge of policies, procedures, and internal processes
• Ability to drive for results to complete goals successfully
• Align and operate within the company's core ethics and values

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post‑secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Benjamin Moore is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $86,400.00 - USD $110,600.00 /Yr.