Remote Financial Planner Jobs in Park Ridge, IL (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The Senior FP&A Analyst will be a member of the Operations Finance team at Propelis headquarters in Louisville, KY, reporting to the VP of Finance. The position requires knowledge of both Finance and Accounting principles, experience with advanced financial modeling and analysis techniques, understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes, and familiarity with acquisitions. The incumbent will display effective planning and organizational skills, be results oriented, develop effective business relationships, and possess the ability to competently manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will display high business acumen and analytical thinking, and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). This position will have no direct reports at this time.

Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining a wide array of financial models and reports in support of the finance and executive leadership teams, working with the Director FP&A and VP of Finance.

• Evaluate financial results by analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements
• Report on company financial performance and preparing materials for regular leadership reviews
• Own budget and forecasting process for company, which includes collaboration with global finance and operation partners

• Provide decision support to management through detailed, thoughtful analysis of financial information and reports

• Assist FP&A Director, VP Finance and CFO on acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation and integration
• Support the Finance team on special projects, ad-hoc analyses and requests as needed
•  Recommend and implement system/process improvements to enhance finance function
•  Limited travel may occasionally be required (<5%)
• Position would be required to go into the office for work sessions or meetings 3-4 times a year, either in Louisville, Pittsburgh or Chicago

Competency Requirements

• Highly driven, self-motivated and willing to take initiative

• Strong financial background and demonstrated ability to perform financial analyses and modeling

• Ability to manage ambiguity, “figure it out” and own a process through to completion
• Must be a team player capable of interacting with all levels of employees and senior management
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to convey information concisely in writing and verbally at an Executive level
• Willingness to take the analysis to the next step – not just present the data, but interpret what it means and make recommendations linked to the business “big picture”

• Ability to understand and frame complex issues in a consolidated and straightforward manner.
• Ability to define problems, collect data from multiple sources, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Effectively manage tasks and tight deadlines independently

• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Copilot
• Experience with ERP financial software (i.e. SAP, MS D365)
• Experience with enterprise planning tools (i.e., Board International)
  

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

• BA in Finance/Accounting or in another quantitative field – MBA/CPA a plus

• 4-6+ years of experience in a similar finance role

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Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $75,000 USD - $85,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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