Finance planning analyst job description

ISP India Private Limited

We are a Great, Effective & Flexible TEAM working with the same GOALS:Provide in-time a dynamic reporting Analysis in order for the Management to drive the best Decision and Create Value to our Company.

Hiring for FP&A candidate having 4-5 years of experience.
Support actively the FP&A Manager within the BU Specialty Additives and BU IntermediatesPrepare, analyse, and communicate accurate monthly financial reports including regional performance Focus : Business performance KPI and Costing Analysis Analysis and reporting on forecasting, forecast versus actuals, budgets vs forecasts.Organize and Manage a “reporting-in-Time” structure Be involved in data refinements and cleanups for better analysis Analyse business units financial data, highlight areas of concern and participate in solutions recommendation.Special Projects - Be available to participate in any ad hoc requests from functional and business leadership.

Criteria

Excellent written/verbal communication skills and a positive attitude.Ability to work independently and within a team structure in a dynamic and tight deadline-driven environment.Possess strong analytical and project management skills and be detail oriented. Be a keen learner.Strong technical and operational systems / accounting background Familiarity with SAP, BW. Power BIAbility to learn and use financial software and applications for the extraction and analysis of information Knowledge and skilled use of Excel and Smartsheet and Dynamic File-Sharing processes. Be based in Hyderabad, India and the ability to travel (less than 10%) The candidate must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, adaptability and demonstrate a pro-active mindset.The ideal candidate must be a trusted business partner for the Financial Planning & Analysis teams The individual must demonstrate a high degree of integrity and maturity in working with confidential and sensitive information.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.

Do you have a background in financial planning and analysis and want to take your career further? Bring your commitment and analytical skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Synthesize disparate data into meaningful analysis in support of the company’s goals.

Generate assigned management reporting including insightful analysis and commentary to tell the story and provide a basis for action steps.

Develop and maintain dashboards and key metrics to monitor financial performance; prepare thoughtful and value-added operational service line analysis to allow members of field and corporate to make better operating decisions.

Perform analyses of various business metrics and income statement line items including detailed expense analysis.

Consult with field leaders to develop and create financial reports that will assist them in the analysis of their business and decision making.

Drive consistency and standardization of all operating group reporting and metrics to allow for value-added analysis.

Build and maintain strong relationships with members of the finance team, operational leaders, and the business partners that we support, acting as a liaison to ensure proper flow of information.

Responsible for monthly management reporting and ensuring accuracy of all data; prepare ad hoc financial analyses for senior management.

Assist in the preparation of materials for monthly executive meetings, the Board of Directors meeting, investor day presentations, and other leadership meetings.

Assist with project/investment tracking across all organizational functions and other special projects as needed.

Maintain an effective control environment for the assigned accounting operations, including both key and non-key controls, timely updating and modification of control design where necessary, and oversight of control remediation activities if required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required. 1-3 years of related experience. Experience with business reviews and business metrics analysis a plus. Experience with Hyperion Planning & Reporting/Essbase or similar packages preferred. Experience with Oracle or other large ERP system and Power BI report writing. Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task. Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect information from different sources.
Why Join Us?
Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers. Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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The Analyst will be responsible for the administration of, and to assist the Mid-Atlantic Director of Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis with, the budgeting processes including making recommendations to senior management for process and policy improvement. Assists in the implementation of process and policies to establish and/or improve the companies' financial performance, reporting capabilities and rate case support. This position relies on financial and accounting experience, along with technical expertise, to perform planning, reporting, and financial analysis functions. The person is responsible for general finance functions associated with the analysis of company financial transactions and cost distributions.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities

This is a position with responsibility across all Mid-Atlantic Region business units; however, due to the position being located in Delaware, the responsibilities include specific support to the local DE team and particularly in assisting the DE Director of Operations to meet DE's financial objectives

Prepare and communicate monthly financial analysis and reports for Mid-Atlantic Region business units to maintain expenditure controls - this includes reporting any discrepancies or inconsistencies uncovered in the financial statements

Prepares reports filed throughout the year with various internal and external customers by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining information - this includes, but is not limited to, reports to the state, the Public Service Commissions, internal and external auditors and our parent company

Develops and executes ad hoc reports as requested to support various business needs

Assists in the preparation of the annual operating plan and subsequent revisions, the medium term plan, and other plans as needed

Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations

Demonstrates proficiency in data compilation, analysis, generating financial information to non-financial end-users and addressing internal customer needs

Provides data and analysis to be used by the Corporate Regulatory Department for use in filing rate requests and for responding to staff interrogatories

Manages multiple surcharges and reconciliations approved through the regulatory process

Participates in the annual inventory count and reconciliation process

Works closely with the Mid-Atlantic Region centralized accounting and financial staff

Prepares and analyzes income statements and balance sheets

Maintains awareness and practices safe operating procedures in conformance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies