Junior Analyst - Blue Planet FP&A

Ciena Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

A technology solution provider in Baltimore is seeking a Junior Analyst for Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to enhance operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for budget variance analysis and managing cost center data. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, alongside strong data analysis skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $58,500 to $93,500 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in data modeling, mining, and predictive analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Budget vs. Actual variance analysis for COGS.
• Manage and maintain cost center expense data within Anaplan.
• Support enhancements to dashboards for Labor Utilization.

Skills

Data modeling

Predictive analytics

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Anaplan

Salesforce

Hyperion

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

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