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The FP&A Business Partner will serve as the trusted advisor and partner to the Business leadership team. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis processes, conducting margin and expense analytics on the P&L, liaising with business functions, and providing broad decision support and advisory to business leaders. Reporting to the FP&A Business Partner, the incumbent will support business reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This position will partner with Regional Controllers and Business Unit leaders to develop rolling financial plans, analyze results, and assess business performance. This position will be responsible to deliver timely analysis and insights including margin and profitability analysis, contract review, KPI reporting, and expense analysis. The FP&A partner will act as a point of contact for business leaders to liaise further into the organization, including with functional stakeholdersJob Description
Responsible for business financial planning and analysis activities, driving data driven Business decisions Provide timely analysis and prepared insights to best position the business team to drive profitable growth and to deliver on annual targets Support the businesses annual budget and rolling forecasts, including relevant financial analysis around expenses, and sales and margins if applicable. Simplify approach where possible, while still maintaining planning accuracy and integrity. Support business leaders to work with the standardized tools and systems to deliver respective plans. Prepare and deliver ongoing and action oriented financial analysis, leading to improved financial performance of the Business SG&A, volumes, sales, margins Provide reporting, as needed, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Tell the story and provide meaningful analytics to support Continually provide input for opportunities for improvement, and align with global approach/processes when feasible. Support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting process for business performance, which culminates in comprehensive meetings with CEO/CFO describing in-depth performance KPI’s by department, customer and product line. Ensure these reviews are aligned with (provided) consistent format, and that major identified themes are clear and succinct. Focus these reviews for 1) a deep understanding of performance drivers, 2) expectations around future performance and 3) actionable inputs/takeaways. Assist overall analysis on working capital through provided consistent reporting and projecting, and proactive activities such as contract term review and inventory management analysis Stay current with industry, market and performance development trends both internally and externally. Additionally, stay up to date with use of systems and tools in finance and commercial organization (PBI, CRM, etc). Assist with special projects, including globally, as needed.About Us
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
What's in it for you
Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
Paid time off for volunteerism
Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.
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