The FP&A Analyst is responsible for providing detailed data and analysis in assisting with the business planning, forecasting and modeling processes across Libbey. This role will be a key resource in development of business strategies and monitoring progress against them. The position reports to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis.
The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and will have demonstrated the ability to work with others to continuously improve processes, in a manufacturing organization. S/he will also have experience in providing decision support and financial planning and analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the financial planning process at the department level, inclusive of budgets, re-forecasts and capital planning.
- Learn, prepare and maintain financial models & tools; including assisting with the monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles. Combine smaller forecasts and models into consistent/accountable consolidated models and reports.
- Develop relevant tools and management reports to improve financial processes and decisions through the use of fact-based information and analysis.
- Track monthly KPI performance trends and variance analyses against plan/forecast
- Refresh tables, graphs and other visualizations that are used in the Monthly Operating Review meetings with the Executive Leadership Team.
- Work closely with business partners to improve decision making
- Collaborate on various processes while helping support the overall goals of the Corporate Finance / FP&A group
- Learn the strategy, drivers, metrics and data elements of the company
- Assist with other ad hoc analysis as necessary
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferred
- 0-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury or business analytics
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail. Data management experience preferred
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to present and communicate effectively.
- Ability to travel 5%-10%
- Ability to build trust with business partners across multiple functions & cultures
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
- Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.
- Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.
- Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: act with curiosity, proactively identifying and implementing changes to enhance work processes and outcomes. Consistently seek opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and overall effectiveness.