Strategic FP&A Manager: Forecasts & Business Insights

Graybar Electric Company; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Profit Sharing

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in Clayton, MO, is seeking a Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis to support the company's strategic plans through insightful analyses, forecasts, and recommendations for improving processes, resources, and business units.

The role requires 5 years of data research and forecasting experience, a 4-year degree in finance or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to model complex scenarios.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in data research, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• 4 year degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Ability to analyze data, model complex scenarios, and forecast trends
• Ability to think creatively and evaluate multiple analytic methods
• Ability to articulate and present research results
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to work independently and objectively
• Ability to achieve high standards of accuracy and precision
• Ability to manage time and research projects effectively
• Occasional to frequent travel required

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and business related research and analysis on existing processes, markets, and business units
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and resource investments
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Develop sophisticated modeling to forecast business trends
• Assist with special financial and business related studies and cooperate with other departments in preparing analyses
• Compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of research results
• Provide market intelligence, evaluate local markets, analyze current and potential financial metrics, and make recommendations
• Analyze, determine and recommend staffing levels for various markets
• Responsible for end-of-year budgets for the Income Statement

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Modeling

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Independent work

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Job description

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. in Clayton, MO, is seeking a Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis to support the company's strategic plans through insightful analyses, forecasts, and recommendations for improving processes, resources, and business units.

The role requires 5 years of data research and forecasting experience, a 4-year degree in finance or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to model complex scenarios.