Regional FP&A Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Financial Analysis and Reporting

Analyze trends, operation metrics and key drivers to assess business performance and identify risks and opportunities

Deliver consistent and reliable variance & gross margin analysis of the business and provide recommendations for decision making by senior management

Determine accuracy of monthly financial results, ensure data is complete prior to close and book allocations and accrual entries if needed

Prepare monthly financial reports for senior management, including P&L analysis, cash flow and balance sheet review

Utilize accounting software such as Oracle, SAP S4 Hana and data management and reporting tools such as BI reporting and Tableau

Financial Planning and Budgeting

Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual target and quarterly re-forecasting processes

Develop financial models to support the annual target and evaluate the financial impact of business decisions

Collaborate with sales, pricing and operations teams to gather insights on plant performance, logistics, market trends and client behavior to explain variance analysis and incorporate in forecasts

Update the annual standard cost model used for product costing and plant allocation

Capital Investment

Evaluate capital investment decisions by assessing IRR, payback, cash flows and balance sheet

Prepare investment reports and presentation materials for capital investment decisions by executives

Collaborate with teams to evaluate and prioritize capital investments based on qualitative and economic factors

Business Initiatives

Develop financial models and analysis on potential acquisitions and divestments

Collaborate with teams to provide financial insight and analysis on key business initiatives such as the viability of acquiring new distributors and profitability of stores

Drive continuous improvement within the finance team, enhancing finance processes, reporting tools, and accuracy

Compliance and Governance

Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures

Support internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial data

Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of financial data

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Required Qualifications

CPA accounting designation ( management/operations accounting focus) preferred

7 + years work experience in accounting and FP&A roles in the energy sector

Experience and knowledge of data management tools such as BI reporting or Tableau is required

Knowledge of ERP systems with preference for Oracle and SAP

Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Good oral and written communication

Drive to continuously evaluate and improve processes

Preferred Qualifications

Problem-Solving: Identifies problem situations within an appropriate time frame, develops several alternative solutions to problems, analyses situations and highlights important issues, suggests adequate, valuable and feasible solutions.

Technical abilities: Masters concepts, tools and methods related to his/her job, meets or exceeds professional requirements of his/her field of work, keeps abreast of progress in his/her field.

Decision-making skills: Considers all factors before making a decision, makes quick decisions when necessary, and accepts consequences and risks involved.

Team Player: Shares knowledge and experience, cooperates and makes self available, listens, gathers information, takes into consideration the needs, ideas, opinions of others.

Leadership: Positively influences others, easily obtains cooperation from others, is concerned with people as much as with results

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.