Senior Financial Planning & Business Analyst

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Senior Financial Planning & Business Analyst is responsible for conducting and documenting a variety of moderate to complex financial economic and statistical analysis projects. The position is also responsible for monitoring business drivers to highlight business risks and opportunities in order to influence business decisions. It is part of a team that provides accurate and timely financial analysis, reports, and scenario/pro-forma modeling to support external earnings guidance, internal forecasts, the annual budget and multi-year strategic plan as well as other company initiatives. The Senior Financial Planning & Business Analyst supports a particular segment of our business and is a vital contributor to that segment’s goals and objectives. This individual must exhibit strong business acumen, excel in a matrix environment involving a wide variety of stakeholders, and demonstrate a passion for technology and simplification. This position serves as a key enabler of the finance organization by serving as a liaison between the business segment and the FP&A center of excellence.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, FinTech, Economics or related field with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Refined budgeting skills – ability to create detailed files and then summarize that data so it can be presented
• Ability to successfully navigate, prioritize and problem solve in ambiguous circumstances
• Desire and ability to take ownership of tasks and work autonomously while part of a matrixed team
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Technical curiosity: experience in data analytics and presentation tools; ability to remain current on analysis tools and trends to drive competitive advantage.
• Advanced financial modeling skills: demonstrated ability to create pro forma or forecasted Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements
• Understanding of macroeconomics factors: how foreign currency and commodities (steel, zinc, etc.) impact financial performance and ability to incorporate this understanding into financial modeling
• Working knowledge of valuation and project evaluation techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, internal rate of return, net present value, return on invested capital, and weighted average cost of capital
• Creative “out of the box” thinker who can translate strategies into concrete tactical plans
• High level judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates a team mentality with a willingness to do what is necessary for the greater good of the company
• Influence: Self-motivated with an ability to motivate other employees into action; able to collaborate and influence across all levels of an organization
• Executive Presence: demonstrated experience collaborating with and making presentations and recommendations to C-level executives
• Strong organizational skills: history of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage time-sensitive projects

Nice To Haves

• An MBA and/or advanced analytics degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• Experience building or leveraging machine learning models or use of artificial intelligence analysis
• Proficiency in OneStream/Hyperion/HFM tools
• Advanced experience with Power BI and/or other Power Platform or analytical tools
• Experience supporting global, matrixed organization
• Experience in manufacturing, infrastructure and/or supply chain industries

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis by leveraging and developing financial models in order to provide insightful financial information that supports our internal customers’ ability to make informed business decisions such as pricing decisions
• Proactively identify business risks and opportunities through profitability analyses leveraging both financial and operational data which can be used to draw conclusions and present recommendations on decision and actions to key stakeholders
• Leverage technology to initiate and drive deep dive analysis to enable decision making, execution and/or strategic planning at the corporate, business unit or segment level
• Partner with the FP&A center of excellence to support the planning and forecasting processes inclusive of P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow by providing insights on the key drivers for each area of the business
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and track key performance indicators which can assist in influencing outcomes
• Provide support for internal and external presentations and ad/hoc requests
• Drive process improvement efforts through initiatives and training others in new ways of approaching financial work
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Financial Business Partners to maintain linkage between FP&A Center of Excellence and the Valmont business segments in order to influence decisions
• Researches, analyzes, and synthesizes data from multiple sources into business information as directed and by self-identification of business information needs.
• Build and maintain detailed and dynamic financial models that are powered by big data to inform quarterly forecasts, budgeting/planning across the P&L, investment evaluation and prioritization, and commercial decision-making
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand their financial needs, support company leadership to implement financial and operational goals, and apply financial insights to improve decision-making
• Interpretation and leverage of statistical and machine learning models
• Serve as a subject matter expert to other analysts

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level