Our client is looking for a Sr. Financial Planning Analyst.
Responsibilities
Assists in the development, management and analysis of the division budgets, capital budget and relevant forecasts – focusing primarily on the Information Technology and back office divisions.
Provide ad-hoc analysis and actionable insights to division leadership to support divisional goals and strategies
Responsible for generating monthly reports, including productivity and variance reporting
Coordinate monthly closing process for the Information Technology, HR, and other divisions, including accruals, invoice review and research, and data entry into relevant support databases/models
Assists Cost Center Managers with individual problems of planning, cost control, budget preparation, variance research, and business case preparation
Develop and manage models to support division activities, such as resource reports, 3 year roadmaps, cost and revenue forecasts, etc.
Extremely self-sufficient; able to take the lead on larger initiatives and drive them to completion
Help facilitate procedural changes within the division that will create additional financial transparency and budget ownership/accountability
Ability to quickly become subject matter expert for the Information Technology / HR divisions
Act as financial advisor to the Information Technology / HR divisions
Other duties as assigned
Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness and Caring
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or accounting discipline or applicable experience required
MBA and/or Master’s degree preferred
Two years of demonstrated analytical experience required
Knowledge of Accounting and Finance fundamentals required
Direct experience with PeopleSoft or similar, well-known general ledger system a plus
Knowledge of airline fundamentals and economics preferred
Knowledge of / experience with net present value, ROIC and related calculations, cash flow identification and activity-based costing or cost and revenue allocations required
Confidence with MS Excel and databases in general, including experience with a variety of Excel’s math functions, pivot tables, and some general exposure to query language required
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize
Detail driven with the ability to understand the overriding goals required
Self-starter who can set priorities consistent with departmental goals and work independently
Ability to learn complex processes and systems, to recommend appropriate changes, and to facilitate implementation preferred
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
More About Wimmer Solutions Your well-being is important to Wimmer Solutions. All regular, full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in the benefits plan. Outside of offering excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer the following:
Paid time off and holidays
401k & company match
Flexible Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance