Financial Planning Analyst

• Use broad financial analysis and business knowledge to identify financial issues and opportunities to optimize financial results and to drive influence management decisions.
• Design and develop financial planning and control processes and systems.
• Review, analyze and forecast expenses and capital. Exercise financial influence in driving cost effective actions.
• Partner with other financial liaisons in preparation of management reporting package, and other special projects.

Job Duties/ responsibilities:

• Use broad financial analysis and business knowledge to identify financial issues and opportunities to optimize financial results and to drive influence management decisions.
• Design and develop financial planning and control processes and systems.
• Review, analyze and forecast expenses and capital.

Required Skills:

• BS in Accounting or Finance. MBA preferred, CPA a plus.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Construction, Healthcare industry, Operations functional support, or cost accounting experience are all pluses.
• Strong experience creating financial models, including use of database manipulation (e.g. Access & Excel).
• Strong SQL and Microsoft Access and Excel skill
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Should be able to run large meetings independently.

Nice to have/Desired:

• Creative and innovative team player with a positive approach and a focus on business issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build successful relationships and partner with all levels of management