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Financial Planning & Performance Analyst Loc: Chicago, IL


2015-09-22 08:06:49
Job Type: Full Time only
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the monthly close and reporting cycle, specifically covering analysis and review of performance, coordination and consolidation of global information, and delivery of monthly requirements to tight deadlines. Assist with the Annual Budget process which will include consolidation, review and analysis of global and regional performance, and assisting with the preparation of detailed board reporting and management reviews. Assist with the monthly Rolling Forecast process, including consolidation, review and analysis of regional submissions and preparation of management review packs for monthly regional review meetings. Developing and enhancing management reporting to provide the Global Finance Directors and Divisional VPs with better information to aid decision support. Support Global Finance Directors with data generation, data collection, and analysis for select global projects. Provide business partner support to select projects. Other adhoc projects and information requests as directed by the Global Financial Planning and Performance Manager. Desired Skills and Experience MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: An undergraduate degree in a related field A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in an accounting/finance or related profession Experience of analysis, forecasting, budgeting, consolidated management reporting, and business partnering preferably in a large multi-currency business. Proven ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and focus. Strong excel skills essential & ability to expand skills to database management Experience with IBM Cognos systems a plus Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills (both written and oral)
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