<p>The Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) will be a critical team member responsible for performing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support senior management decision-making. This role involves analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and developing financial models to project future performance. The FP&A Analyst will collaborate with various departments to drive financial discipline and strategic growth.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts (e.g., monthly, quarterly, rolling forecasts) by working with department heads to gather and consolidate financial data. </li><li>Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and capital investment decisions. </li><li>Performance Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of individual plant financial performance by comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts. Provide detailed variance explanations and commentary to management. </li><li>Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular management reports, including monthly financial dashboards and presentations. </li><li>Business Partnering: Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as sales, engineering and operations, to provide financial insights and support their decision-making processes. </li><li>Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by management. </li><li>Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy. </li><li>Travel: Must be able to travel by car or plane to company, customer and vendor locations to address company business as needed. Such travel may involve overnight stays of one or more nights. </li></ul>