Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

In the role of Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Finance and Accounting team. This position reports to the Director Corporate Finance and Investor Relations and works closely with the marketing and legal departments.

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a key role in providing financial planning and analysis support for Generac’s growth strategy. Responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation of numerous forecast updates, annual budget process, three-year long-range plan (LRP), and related presentations. The role will involve the ongoing preparation of a variety of financial analyses needed for executive management decision making, such as monthly variance to budget reviews.

The Senior FP&A Analyst will work closely with members of corporate accounting and finance department, as well as the finance leaders of business groups and core functions. In addition, this position will work with Generac’s business group executive leadership and GMs throughout the organization. Other varied work could include participation on projects as deemed necessary.

• 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 on multiple forecast updates as well as the annual budgeting process – working closely with other members of the accounting and finance department, core functions, business group leaders, and other department leaders.
• Assist on various financial planning and analysis activities including (1) preparation of the monthly function / business group variance review, (2) prepare review of Cost Center spend and month end accruals where required, and (3) ad-hoc requests from financial management and other department leaders.
• Provide support to the Director of FP&A and necessary business/function leaders.
• As needed, take the lead on the creation of many key reports and analysis including communicating the results to financial and executive management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in the accounting and finance for supporting functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of comprehensive accounting and/or financial analysis experience

• Significant attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong understanding of financial statements including the ability to analyze a P&L Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and general ledger with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of cross functional teams within the organization and with both foreign and domestic subsidiaries
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to create, understand, and maintain complex financial models and analysis
• Strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and organizational skills

• CPA Certification
• Public Accounting Experience
• One Stream, SAP, Hyperion BI experience