Senior Analyst FP&A

SunCoke Energy; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

SunCoke Energy is looking for a skilled finance professional to lead the budgeting and financial analysis processes. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, proficiency in financial reporting tools, and the ability to create insightful presentations for executive management.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as IBM TM1, IBM Planning Analytics, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end corporate budget process and manage reporting packages.
• Support quarterly comparative analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain and troubleshoot managerial reporting system and support process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

IBM Planning Analytics

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

IBM TM1

Hyperion

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead the end-to-end corporate budget process, including consolidation of functional budgets, preparation of executive-level budget presentation, and evaluation and allocation of corporate costs.
• Support the monthly forecasting processes for industrial services segment, corporate functions (S&A) and capital group.

Management Reporting & Performance Insights

• Prepare monthly reporting packages summarizing actual results, key drivers, and variances versus budget and forecast.
• Identify performance trends and provide actionable insights to controllers and senior leadership.
• Support quarterly comparative analysis for MD&A and other external reporting requirements.

Strategic & Executive Support

• Support with the development and updating of high-quality presentations for executive committee meetings and senior leadership reviews.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and operational improvements.

Systems, Tools & Process Improvement

• Maintain and troubleshoot the company's managerial reporting system (IBM Planning Analytics).
• Recommend and support process improvement initiatives across forecasting, reporting, and analytics.
• Participate in cost analysis projects and implementation of cost-control initiatives.
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Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of forecasting applications; IBM Planning Analytics experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of management vs. external reporting concepts.
• Proficiency in key financial metrics including EBITDA, operating cash flow, free cash flow, cash capital expenditures and margin.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, conditional formatting, etc.) and strong PowerPoint proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization.
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.

Education Requirements / Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as IBM TM1, IBM Planning Analytics, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to management.
• MBA a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay $75,000 - $93,000 based on experience.

Annual performance bonus target 10%.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. This includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

We also provide a variety of supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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