Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Perform financial forecasting , reporting, and operational metrics tracking Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews Analyze past results, perform variance analysis , identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power Point Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions Strong analytical and data gathering skills Good business acumen Thorough understanding and management of customer business needs and expectations. Coordinates the financial planning process for a business unit. Assists management in developing budgets and understanding profitability of the business. Assists management on strategic initiatives. Provides training to lower level analysts .