FP&A Analyst

Key Accountabilities Summary: Financial Planning and Analysis activities supporting the operational business’s financial objectives

Key Accountabilities

• Performs month end reporting/analysis activities
• Performs quarterly rolling forecasting and budgeting processes
• Ad hoc analysis of the business as required
• Promotes a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company’s operational activities

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Seize global opportunities

A financial planning analyst is one of the most integral members of FLSmidth finance department. In Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), core accountability involves providing accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making, including preparing budgets, forecasts, and reports, while also analyzing variances and recommending solution.

Your Responsibilities

• Manages financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Creates variance analysis reports and financial models.
• Leads real-time financial performance monitoring.
• Escalates any financial issues to management.
• Sets and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
• Completes market research and comparable company analysis.
• Recommends strategies for increasing financial performance.
• Presents detailed monthly financial reports to managers.
• Uses popular financial planning and analysis software.
• Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.

Technical Skills:

• Financial Modeling:

Building and maintaining financial models to simulate various scenarios and evaluate potential outcomes.

• Data Analysis:

Analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and developing actionable insights.

• Accounting Knowledge:

A strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

Developing and managing budgets, forecasting future financial performance, and identifying potential variances.

• Financial Analysis:

Evaluating financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and making recommendations.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Clearly and concisely communicating complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Presentation Skills: Effectively presenting financial information and recommendations in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving financial issues and challenges.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other departments and stakeholders to achieve financial goals.
• Leadership: Inspiring and motivating teams to achieve financial targets.
• Analytical Skills: Interpreting complex data, identifying patterns, and generating insights.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial data and reports.
• Interpersonal Skills: Building relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Business Acumen: Understanding the business environment and how financial decisions impact the organization.

• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Financial support for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers.