Senior FP&A Analyst

RB Global Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior FP&A Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial insights and strategic decision-making. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with various teams to deliver timely analyses, lead budgeting processes, and mentor junior analysts. Your expertise in financial acumen and advanced Excel skills will be crucial in enhancing reporting efficiency and identifying opportunities for operational improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects and support the growth of the organization while developing your professional skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an FP&A role with budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular analysis of financial information and account variances.
• Lead the budgeting process and collaborate with Operations and Accounting teams.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

TM1/Planning & Analytics

Oracle

Tableau

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

TM1/Planning & Analytics

Oracle

Job description

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a critical role in supporting our Operations team by preparing consolidated revenue and operating expense analyses. You will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate financial information and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform regular analysis of financial information and account variances, providing clear, meaningful explanations.
2. Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and other FP&A team members to develop accurate forecasts and identify key variance drivers.
3. Lead the budgeting process for the teams you support.
4. Leverage technology to improve reporting efficiency and develop tools that deliver valuable insights to stakeholders.
5. Support special projects and prepare technical memoranda to document findings and issues.
6. Assist in preparing financial and presentation materials for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews.
7. Provide insightful analysis, performance benchmarks, and KPIs to support the Operations team.
8. Maintain a strong understanding of key business drivers, and partner with business units to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
9. Proactively identify and recommend process improvements to enhance team effectiveness.
10. Mentor junior FP&A team members to support their professional development.
11. Partner with regional Controllers to ensure accurate accounting, effective risk mitigation, and thorough variance analysis reviews.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an FP&A role with budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Experience with data analysis.
• Knowledge of TM1/Planning & Analytics is desirable.
• Detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
• Knowledge of standard accounting practices.
• Experience with Tableau or other BI platforms.