Field Business Planning Analyst - Birmingham, AL

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

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 FAN345 310848 310848BR

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