Regional Business Plan Analyst

JOB CODE: DA06
JOB TITLE: Regional Business Planning Analyst

JOB SUMMARY
Supports the operational and financial planning and analysis needs of the region, and provides integrated analysis of financial and operational metrics.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the internal and external customer experience

Executes the month end close process across the region to include (but not limited to):

• Ensure all monthly accounting entries are complete and accurate
• Evaluate construction workbooks to verify reasonableness of work completion percentages month to month
• Evaluate operating and capital expense accruals to ensure accuracy and completion
• Coordinate pre-close review process

Assists in the coordination and development of annual operating and capital expense budget and quarterly forecasts

Provides financial analysis and support for assigned business units:

• Coordinate gathering and pressure testing of relevant facts around monthly operating and capital expense variances to budget/forecast across the region’s business units
• Review and provide commentary or present summary results for monthly operating and capital expense to understand the correlation of expenses associated with monthly activity
• Evaluate CPRs submitted for approval relative to available funds and/or published CPR approval guidelines
• Summarize and present results in an easy to understand manner and make recommendations for operational and/or financial performance improvement

Makes recommendations for business and/or operational process improvement based upon analysis of data and existing processes. Analysis categories may include headcount/staffing, tech productivity, capital project, capital labor, lost CPE, materials issuance and control, and/or other relevant operating or performance analysis

Special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed and performs other duties as requested by manager



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Solid financial management skills including forecasting, budgeting, and planning
A keen business acumen

Strong analytic, organizational, and problem solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and anticipate and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related equivalent experience

Related Work Experience Number of Years
General ledger accounting work experience 3+
Financial analysis, budget and forecasting preparation experience 3+
Industry related Accounting work experience preferred 3+


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Self-motivated, with mix of entrepreneurial and controllership skills
Strong knowledge of MIS, with heavy emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of JD Edwards general ledger software


WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment, some travel


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