The Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team is responsible for budget and forecast coordination, consolidation, reporting and analysis as well as business partnering with Cost of Sales leadership. The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A position supporting Cost of Sales team will manage activities related to all aspects of FP&A, with a focus on supporting the creation and reporting of the monthly forecast, annual budget, capital plan, long-range plan and monthly variance analysis. In this fast-paced and high-exposure role, you will interact with senior business leaders and finance teams throughout the organization to meet our deliverables.
What will you do?
Maintain strong business relationship with cost of sales leaders to support achievement of strategic goals
Assist in preparation of Senior Management presentations/meetings (Monthly Business Reviews, Board of Directors meetings, forecast review meetings, )
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of the cost of sales financial forecast with understanding of variances to prior periods, forecast and budget
Provide transparency to cost of sales leadership on global cost structure
Preparation of annual bottoms-up budget, capital plan (and business case preparation), and long-range plan
Variance analysis of actual results versus prior periods, forecast and budget
Evaluate opportunities for operating improvement and cost reductions
Perform sensitivity/scenario analyses on targets and business plans with identification of risk mitigation or opportunity maximization actions for each scenario
Refine existing models and develop new models to better predict operating performance and minimize risk of forecast/budget misses
Assist with the development and population of standardized reporting that align metrics and drivers with the associated financial outcomes
Develop and produce high quality analytics and presentation materials for senior management
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Advanced degree, CPA or MBA preferred
Three to five years of experience in a financial planning and analysis, consulting, or analytical/reporting role
Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Skills:
Working knowledge of Hyperion Essbase, SmartView, Planning, and Reports
Analytical and data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Oracle Analytics, etc.
Prior experience in using ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP preferred
SQL, R or Python experience preferred
Excellent attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to organize and work constructively to meet tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with functions throughout the organization
Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced work environment
Results driven
Resilient, adaptable, flexible
Values diversity and is comfortable in dealing with different cultures
Financial and business acumen
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
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At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
EOE, including disability/veteran