Fp&a Senior Financial Analyst Job at Valvoline Global (Lexington)

Job Description

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and reporting financial results for one or more business units. The business unit responsibilities include analyzing monthly results, creating monthly forecasts, and developing annual and long-range strategic plans. In addition, the position is responsible for incentive planning metric formation and tracking. This position requires a strong skill set in financial, data analytics, and financial modeling. Responsibilities include project modeling, management reporting & analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and other operational and management support. Leads internal review of proposed pricing, including presentation of pro-forma customer financials, and provide guidance to junior analysts. Responsible for effectively working with leaders and department team members to conduct high-level analysis of the financial components in order to develop analytical modeling tools, create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and communicate results to leadership on findings.

Job Responsibility

Executes financial forecasts /outlook, analysis focusing on key business drivers, and financial reporting based on established periodic cadences
Determines methodology on financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting
Analyzes vast amounts of financial and non-financial data and is able to identify, summarize & assimilate trends or stories hidden in the numbers
Recommends analytical strategies needed, as well as performs detailed financial analysis for projects or problem-solving
Contributes to the plan development of business units
Interfaces cross-functionally and sometimes globally with other key parts of the business
Oversees and maintains processes driving continuous improvement of the P&L functions
Coordinate the interaction between various operations and the finance system
Support with Operation KPI setup/tracking, as well as incentive/bonus calculation and verification
Improves financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management
Operational analysis, combining business insight and market trend, considers from a business growth perspective to capture what data we need to have, not just based on existing available data, to generate reports

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required
CICPA (or CPA certificate) required
Minimum 6+ years of applicable experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A required
Strong team player who embodies humility, drive, and intelligence
collaborates effectively within Finance and across cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage Valvoline leaders
Ability to work under deadline pressure
demonstrates strong learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Strong knowledge of systems analysis methodologies and principles, including design and procedural approaches used in large-scale data analysis
Solid project management capabilities
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Advanced analytical and data mining expertise, including building, maintaining, enhancing, and interpreting complex Microsoft Excel/Access financial models and sophisticated Power BI dashboards
Hands-on experience with SAP ERP, BPC, Workday Adaptive, AFO systems, workflow tools, reporting modules, and data extraction tool sets
Strong working knowledge of financial and operational processes
Demonstrated ability to identify, design, and implement effective solutions
Advanced knowledge across multiple finance functions, with a full understanding of the business unit operating environment
Ability to identify and provide direction on process improvement opportunities

Nice to have

An advanced degree in a financial discipline (MBA) is preferred
Experience in front-end Microsoft Dynamics CRM and bolt-on CPQ systems
Experience working for a global organization

What we offer

Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
Incentive opportunity*
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays*
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
PTO Buy/Sell Options*
Tuition reimbursement*
Adoption assistance*

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