JOB DESCRIPTION:The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst plays a key role in driving the consolidation of budgets and forecasts for Water BU Finance. This position is responsible for developing repeatable reporting and analysis processes, collaborating with various functional leaders to identify cost opportunities and risk, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Position location: Deerfield, IL - Hybrid (On-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) RESPONSIBLIITIES:What you will be doingLead and assist in the preparation, consolidation, and review   of annual budgets and recurring forecasts for Water BU Finance, utilizing  financial modeling, time-series analysis, and graphic presentation of financial data.Develop and coordinate reporting and analysis processes for consolidating budgets and monthly forecasts for Water BU Finance.Lead  monthly and quarterly variance analysis of Water BU performance against budget, forecast, and prior year.Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports for Water BU leadership.Communicate financial results and forecasts to Water BU budget owners in a clear and actionable manner.Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and harmonization to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of FP&A activities.Lead ad hoc reporting or analysis in support of special projects.