Financial Planning Analyst

Overview

Under general supervision, prepares financial analyses and research in areas such as financial and expense performance, capacity management, capital investments, and rate of return. Assists with the creation of companywide budgets and forecasts, and analyzes trends in sales, churn, operating expenses, capital expenditures, operations, and other related areas. Utilizing PC systems and software, develops and maintains financial models, compiles, and prepares reports, graphs, and charts of data developed. Develops business studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses.

Responsibilities

• Creates spreadsheet tools to aid in the presentation and management of data.  
• Assists with analyzing data and explaining findings to department leaders to facilitate problem solving.
• Assists with development and maintenance of the company’s financial planning models within the cloud platform, Anaplan
• Collaborates with department leaders to build, maintain, and analyze department budgets, forecasts, capacity management plans, and results.
• Communicates budget, forecast, and capacity management results to senior leaders, provides recommendations and process improvements.
• Ensures timely preparation of financial reports and analyses by coordinating with senior staff.
• Provides quality internal and external customer service surrounding the Company values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional groups
• Adequate professional experience and knowledge to perform Job Responsibilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and with others
• Ability to operate in a fast moving, team-oriented, collaborative environment with tight deadlines
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and Windows-based computer applications

 Preferred Experience

• 1 Year of Accounting/Finance/FP&A experience
• Thorough understanding of GAAP
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Anaplan model building
• Prior experience particularly in the data center industry

 Working Conditions

• Office/hybrid environment

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