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Senior Analyst-FP&A

This Role will provide financial support to the Operations group (Supply Chain and Manufacturing) in day-to-day activities and during the budget process. Will support closely the SO&P process, the analysis of the logistics costs related to the Inventory management, procurement financial strategy, manufacturing plant spending and capex, manufacturing variances/absorption, cost reduction strategies, and cost/spending projection. This analyst needs to understand our business model, build dynamic financial models, accurately report results, and deliver insights to the leadership team and others in the organization, facilitate planning, develop forecasts, analyze, and explain variances from expectations. This role works with teams across the company to develop data-driven models that help us evaluate risks and opportunities, recommend changes that drive company improvement and profitable growth.

Duties and responsibilities

Analyze market trends, suppliers’ performance, internal spend data, and industry benchmarks to identify procurement opportunities and risks.
Support the SO&P process by providing accurate data and financial insights to help in the decision-making process. Work with the Accounting and Supply team to understand the levels of inventories and the expected turnover and try to mitigate the risks of inventory losses.
Support execution of various stages of strategic cost reduction, zero based budgeting and operations value transformation programs.
Create analysis to understand the spending of the manufacturing plants and help to find possible savings.
Control the Capex spending and provide explanations for the variances versus the approved budget.
Strong business partner with the ability to deliver top-tier results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Work closely with accounting and finance partners to ensure accurate data and information gathering and will support the build-out of the company's operating model.
Improve forecast accuracy, streamline, and help create cohesive processes.
Develop complex, dynamic financial models that utilize key business drivers.
Generate metrics for the business to measure growth, profitability, expenses, efficiency, and productivity.
Deliver innovative, accurate financial information that will enable the leadership team to make strategic decisions.
Help drive the company’s bottom-up budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to ensure accountability to the budget.
Deliver monthly financials and report on variances vs budget and forecast, ability to tell the story behind the numbers.
In-depth understanding of the company’s operating model and ability to guide long-term decisions via modeling the financial implications of various strategies.
Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, timeliness, and insightfulness.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Finance or related field, MBA is a plus
5+ years of financial and data analysis experience
Expert in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Power BI and Power Query a plus
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Leadership skills
Creative and resourceful problem solvers who can work autonomously.
High energy, self-starter, and ambitious.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
Experience and comfort operating in a remote working environment.
Willingness to travel up to 10%

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What You Should Know About Senior Analyst-FP&A, Gowan Company

As a Senior Analyst-FP&A at our dynamic company, you will play a pivotal role in providing robust financial support to the Operations group, particularly in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Nestled between Yuma, AZ and Harpenden, UK, this position invites you to dive into day-to-day financial activities and spearhead the budgeting process. You will closely support the Sales, Operations, and Planning (SO&P) process, analyze logistics costs tied to inventory management, and develop procurement financial strategies. Your expertise in creating dynamic financial models will allow you to report results accurately and provide insightful analytics to our leadership team. Collaboration is key; you will work alongside various teams to foster data-driven models that evaluate risks and opportunities, driving improvements and profitable growth. Your analytical prowess will help identify procurement opportunities through market trends and supplier performance analysis. Not only will you navigate the complexities of scheduled spending and budget variances, but you’ll also participate in cost reduction strategies and the execution of transformation programs. Your innovative spirit will empower our leadership with accurate, timely financial information, guiding them in making strategic decisions. If you're a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for financial modeling and effective communication, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Analyst-FP&A at your company?

The Senior Analyst-FP&A role at our company encompasses a variety of vital responsibilities, including providing financial support throughout the SO&P process, analyzing logistics costs, and developing forecasts. This position requires collaboration across teams to generate reports, manage budgets, and deliver insights that drive organizational success.