Business Planning Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating and monitoring budgets, re-forecasting, and analysis of operating expenses for our Home Shipments Supply Chain team. Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs analysis to determine present and future financial performance.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Prepare and review reports & other analysis as required for achieving financial objectives. Perform analysis of data trends on operational budget spend to enable team to meet Key Performance Indicators. Understand financial models to forecast results. Utilize analysis to identify cost savings opportunities. Create operating expense reforecast. Coordinate operating expense variance analysis and reporting. Perform monthly review of financial statements and identify trends. Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to quickly identify business problems/opportunities
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Knowledge of software applications such as Word, Excel, etc.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Business planning/Financial analysis or related experience - 2+

Working Conditions

• Office environment