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The Senior FP&A Analyst-Consumer Power plays a key role in providing controllership as well as financial planning and analysis support for Generac’s growth strategy. Responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation of numerous forecast updates and annual budget process as well as the ongoing preparation of a variety of financial analyses needed for executive management decision making, such as monthly variance to budget reviews and ownership of the Profitability Enhancement Program (PEP). Further, the Senior FP&A Analyst will lead the month-end close and financial reporting cycles for the Consumer Power business group. This role will provide important oversight on the systems administration of Generac’s consolidation software (OneStream). Other varied work could include participation on projects as deemed necessary. The Senior FP&A Analyst will work closely with members of the Consumer Power executive leadership team, VPs from core functions within the organization, as well as finance leaders of the other business groups and corporate.
Job Responsibility:
Assist on multiple forecast updates as well as the annual budgeting process with a operating expense focus
Lead month-end accounting activities as well as Consumer Power’s financial reporting including (1) review of Consumer Power’s monthly financial reporting package, (2) review sales commission and product royalty accruals, (3) review of month end rebate, advertising, and special promo accruals, (4) review of cash discounts, trade discounts, off-invoice discounts, and floor-plan financing fees, (5) lead monthly review of cost center variance analysis, (6) preparation of channel financial statements and variance analysis, (7) lead channel financial statement review with Channel Sales VP leader, and (8) ad-hoc requests from financial management and other department leaders
Assist on various financial planning and analysis activities including (1) preparation of the monthly GPS business group variance review, (2) assistance on preparation of monthly “flash” reports on financial performance, (3) evaluating performance of Retail advertising & promotional spend, and (4) ad-hoc requests from financial management and other department leaders
Own Generac’s Profitability Enhancement Program (PEP) for Consumer Power including (1) meeting with cross-functional leaders to identify cost savings, (2) maintaining the project tracker, (3) reporting results monthly to business group & executive leadership
Provide on-the-job mentoring and support to the financial analyst, Consumer Power and finance intern, Consumer Power
Provide support to the Senior Manager of FP&A, VP of Finance and necessary business/function leaders
Ability to understand the complex global business of Generac organized around several business groups, including end markets, competitive environment, industry peer group and general economic indicators that are important to Generac
Assist the Consumer Power finance team with optimizing the reporting from PowerBI as well as our financial reporting and planning software, OneStream
Identify knowledge gaps and develop tools, processes, and models to provide meaningful information to business group leaders
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous process improvement. Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
Requirements:
Strong analytical mindset
Ability to effectively utilize basic Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Strong business mathematical and analytical skills with intense attention to detail with accuracy and consistency
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to read legal documents (leases/contracts)
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4-6 years of experience in an accounting or finance related field.
Nice to have:
Proficient in Microsoft applications, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to create, understand, and maintain complex financial models and analysis
Previous experience with SAP, PowerBI, and OneStream
Strong understanding of financial statements including the ability to analyze a P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and general ledger with minimal oversight
Ability to manage small-to-large scale projects with cross-functional teams to drive actionable results
Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization (written, verbal, presentation, and listening)
Strong project management, organizational, business mathematical and analytical skills with intense attention to detail with accuracy and consistency