Business Planning Analyst - Field Operations

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the operational and financial planning and analysis needs of business units, and provides integrated analysis of financial and operational metrics.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the internal and external customer experience. Reviews operating and capital expense entries of assigned business units, and understands the correlation of expenses associated with monthly activity, as well as the timing of projects.

Assists in and/or coordinates the development of area’s annual operating and capital expense budget and quarterly forecasts.

Completes audit tasks/SOX testing as required.

Provides financial analysis and support for assigned business units: reviews and provides commentary for monthly operating and capital expense results and accruals.

Analysis categories may include headcount/staffing, capital project, capital labor, lost CPE, materials issuance and/or other relevant operating or performance analysis.

Assists in the month end close review, ensuring that assigned accruals are accurate and complete as directed. Provides input for the monthly review of expenses and capital to budget and forecast, and explains variances with operational analytics and insight to assigned business unit leadership and the finance group.

Special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed and performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Financial management skills, including forecasting, budgeting, and planning

Ability to meet milestone and deadlines

Demonstrated analytic, organizational, and problem solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and anticipate and meet deadlines

Demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills

Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related equivalent experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

General ledger Accounting work experience - 2-3

Financial analysis, budget and forecasting preparation experience - 2-3

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Entrepreneurial and controllership skills

Demonstrated knowledge of MIS, with heavy emphasis on Excel

Knowledge of SAP general ledger software

Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years

Industry related Accounting work experience - 1+

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment

Some travel