Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning Analyst – REMOTE

GP Strategies Corporation is a global workforce transformation provider of organizational and technical performance learning solutions. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting, and business improvement services customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, automotive, financial services, technology, aerospace & defense industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information can be found at gpstrategies.com.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, including periodical updates of the same as required
• Measure and analyze financial performance
• Analyze/ troubleshoot EUB and AR
• Review income statement data and adjustments for accuracy and validity
• Meets all scheduled monthly/ quarterly/ yearly closing deadlines
• Review of account reconciliation and raise any queries/ concerns with relevant parties
• Comparing historical results against budgets and forecasts, and performing variance analysis to explain differences in performance and make appropriate recommendations
• Creating, updating, and maintaining financial models and detailed forecasts
• Collects, interprets, and summarizes financial data in order to respond to internal and external customer inquires
• Provide advice and support to business operations in examining and evaluating cost efficiency
• Provides financial audit support, as needed

• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with both internal and external customers

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in similar role, preferably in the service industry
• Highly analytical, with ability to solve complex problems, and a high level of commercial acumen
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, especially high proficiency in MS excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, tables and graph production) and PowerPoint
• Power BI experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently and under high pressure
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• A team player who is able to work well with all levels
• Oracle cloud ERP experience is preferred

GP Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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