Financial Analyst, FP&A - Essity251537DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Analyst, FP&AAbout the Role
Essity Professional Hygiene (PH) North America is seeking a Financial Analyst, FP&A; This position can be based out of Philadelphia PA, Neenah WI, or Harrodsburg, KY. The Financial Analyst, FP&A will take a lead role with the financial processes for the PH North America (NA) business in terms of business partnering with the sales directors and managers of the sales section of the business. He/she will be responsible for supporting with business insights, strategy development and results follow up of the assigned sales teams. This role focuses on the financial performance of several sales teams within the PH NA business and works in close collaboration with other members of PH NA Finance teams to ensure that regional, distributor and customer performance results, as well as budgets, forecasts and outlooks are accurately and effectively presented and explained.What You Will Do
Function as business partner to several sales directors with timely insights and strategy development to asses and monitor business performance
Support the controlling director in the development of presentations with respect to the sales performance, customer understanding and forecasting
Ensure timely, complete & accurate monthly financial sales reporting.
Prepare monthly & quarterly financial packages for sales senior management review and discussion
Monitoring and follow-up the PH NA regional sales performance and deviations/variances to plan including but not limited to volume/price/mix analysis
Ensure that the financial and business acumen level is on an adequate level among the sales team by leading regular financial training sessions
Insightful analysis of key financial performance trends and operating ratios
Support in the financial planning and analysis system, by providing insights of regional sales and customers performanceWho You Are
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or relevant degree
3-5 years experience in financial / business analysis. Experience in manufacturing environment a plus
Excellent analytical, issue & trend identification, and problem-solving skills
Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and PBI skills. SAP and database skills a plus
Good understanding of financial reporting, and basic concepts of accounting
Hands-on experience with budget / forecast preparation techniques
Capability to effectively lead and/or participate in business conversations / meetings, including financial results, forecasting discussions, etc.
Solid, effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to travel 10% of time to domestic locationsCompensation and Benefits:
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee discounts program
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. Additional InformationThe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, n tional origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
