Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist III

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, transparency, and timeliness of monthly actuals, forecasts, and full-year planning
• Support the monthly close process, including analysis of financial results versus plan
• Drive forward‑looking forecasting by linking financial outcomes to underlying business drivers and assumptions
• Consolidate and coordinate inputs across the organization to create a complete view of Business Unit performance
• Align and support messaging for variance analysis
• Validate and analyze financial data, including Revenue, Cost of Sales, and Margin
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
• Perform scenario analysis and support decision‑making through forward‑looking, driver‑based insights
• Partner with business and functional leaders to shape priorities, evaluate trade‑offs, and support decision‑making
• Challenge assumptions and drive accountability for performance outcomes across functions
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit Controllers, affiliates, Accounting, and IT to ensure data accuracy and alignment
• Ensure data integrity across systems including Data Warehouse, Tagetik, and Cognos
• Act as SAP CO‑PA super user, monitoring transaction postings and ensuring accuracy
• Drive adoption of automation, analytics, and AI to enhance reporting and decision support

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in financial controlling, management reporting, financial analysis, and/or accounting
• Working experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• Proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Ability to present financial information to business partners and team members and participate in cross‑functional discussions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis, with a strong focus on forecasting, variance analysis, and financial data validation. Proficient in translating complex financial results into actionable insights and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive performance outcomes.