Financial Planning Analyst

CRH; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH, West Division Finance team in Ogden, UT, seeks an FP&A professional to support budgeting, forecasting and analytics for the division. You will interact with division leadership, operating businesses and corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA to deliver high-quality analysis and insights.

Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, variance analysis, KPI development, and ad-hoc analyses for senior management, with a focus on process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, finance or accounting.
• Excellent communication (oral, written) and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and validate financial and performance data and to communicate financial information and trends in multiple formats.
• Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Business Intelligence (BI) SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis of operational and financial data using various programs, reports and tools.
• Prepare financial reports for internal use.
• Coordinate deep-dive analysis of operating company variances.
• Provide insights and highlight trends in reporting information.
• Develop and suggest new KPIs or reporting formats to improve reporting quality.
• Collect, analyze and report financial data to the division and Corporate Headquarters.
• Prepare commentary of financial results and report to leaders and Corporate Headquarters.
• Assist in preparation and review of capex proposals.
• Participate in the review of region budget and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Prepare division budget and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow).
• Ad-hoc analysis as required for senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP BI

Job description

This role will work within the West Division Finance team based in Ogden, UT. The successful candidate will be tasked with various duties involving budgeting, forecasting, and analytic support to the division. This role interacts with the West Division leadership team, operating businesses and with the corporate office located in Atlanta, GA regularly with a focus on high-quality analysis and insights, as well as ongoing process improvement. This position will report to the Division FP&A Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis of operational and financial data using various programs, reports and tools.
• Prepare financial reports for internal use.
• Coordinate deep-dive analysis of operating company variances.
• Provide insights and highlight trends in reporting information.
• Develop and suggest new KPIs or reporting formats to improve reporting quality.
• Collect, analyze and report financial data to the division and Corporate Headquarters.
• Prepare commentary of financial results and report to leaders and Corporate Headquarters.
• Assist in preparation and review of capex proposals.
• Participate in the review of region budget and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Prepare division budget and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow).
• Ad-hoc analysis as required for senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, finance or accounting
• Excellent communication (oral, written) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and validate financial and performance data and to communicate financial information and trends in multiple formats
• Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
• Business Intelligence (BI) SAP experience preferred

Work Requirements

• Previous experience in accounting is preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read, comprehend and give instructions.
• Ability to write detailed and accurate correspondences.
• Ability to speak a second language is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.…
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic office practices and protocol
• Meets commitments.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Supports organization's goals and values.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Setting

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.