Korn Ferry has partnered with our client in their search for a Financial Analyst. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FP&A Business Partner to join their team. The Financial Analyst will be critical in aligning financial strategies with business objectives, providing financial insights, strategic analysis, and decision support to the North American Sales and Marketing teams. This position requires a deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and sales compensation. This role is a strategic advisor to business leaders, ensuring financial data drives key business decisions. They function as a business partner to collaborate closely with the FP&A team to provide in-depth financial analysis, forecasts, and insights that support the organization's overall financial health and growth.
Responsibilities:
Provide financial analysis and partner with the assigned business unit(s) to:
Create and enter budgets/forecasts into the planning system, including capital expenditures, workforce planning, operating expenses, and revenue plans
Manage expense accruals, management reporting, budget versus actual variance analysis, and actual versus prior year variance analysis
Prepare account reconciliations relevant to the business unit(s) (i.e. accrued marketing expenses, etc.)
Prepare and present results (top to bottom line of P&L) to assigned business unit(s), Finance, and executive leadership
Proactive review and adjustments to forecast; understand and analyze the impact to important financial metrics
Act as the primary financial advisor to business unit leaders, helping them understand the financial implications of business decisions
Provide financial guidance and recommendations to drive business performance and achieve financial targets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and business strategies.
Support the design and analysis of sales compensation plans to ensure alignment with business goals and sales strategies. Monitor and report on sales compensation metrics to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Support business units in identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and revenue growth.
Participate in strategic planning, providing financial expertise to shape long-term business strategies.
Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital investments.
Develop financial models to support business cases and strategic initiatives.
Challenge and develop processes and methodologies that push for improvement to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our reporting and analysis
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
3-5 years of finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Communicates concisely and effectively through written and verbal communication.
In-depth proficiency in accounting/finance and knowledge of US GAAP is required.
In-depth knowledge of Planning and ERP systems. SAP experience a plus
In-depth knowledge of Business Intelligence is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including demonstrated experience using Excel to build and maintain complex financial models and perform financial and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Ability to interpret high-level questions into actionable, data-driven insights.
Ability to solve complex problems through solution-oriented analysis and cost-effective solutions.
Comfortable working with very sensitive data and maintaining a high degree of discretion.
Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture.