Senior Analyst FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis), West

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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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Are you a MATCH?

• 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 S4 Hana

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

• Good oral and written communication

• Drive to continuously evaluate and improve processes

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.