The Senior Financial P& A Analyst assists Management in making business decisions through financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting while collaboratively working across multiple business units and functions. This position assists the Manager in monitoring performance measurement of Ranpak’s businesses through monthly business analysis, key performance indicators, forecasting, annual budgeting and a multi-year strategic plan. This role strives for continuous improvement in financial analysis tools, reporting, controls, and ensure all deadlines are met.<br>Essential Duties & Responsibilities<br><br>• Forecasting and Planning<br>o Supports the development of near and long-range business forecasts to assist the business with strategic decision making.<br>o Assists in developing a rolling forecast process and ongoing monitoring of the process.<br>o Assists in annual budgeting process through target setting and review of business unit inputs.<br>o Reviews budget to ensure reasonability and consistency with overall financial objectives.<br>o Increases utilization of data tools and processes to facilitate improved business planning and accuracy.<br>• Drives Analytical Insights for Business Partner<br>o Delivers insightful analytics to provide insights into the business and macro trends to assist Management in their decision-making through the use of key financial reports, including pricing and volume, expense analysis, and detailed product customer profitability.<br>o Assists in the development of key performance indicators to assist business unit decision makers.<br>o Identifies data driven trends and anomalies to facilitate business discussions on key areas of profitability.<br>• Influences and Leads Key Business Decisions<br>o Collaborates with individuals across the global organization to ensure effective and accurate financial reporting processes and internal controls.<br>o Works across the organization to standardize and improve efficiency of Ranpak’s forecasting and budgeting processes to ensure effective and timely decisions. Influence and Lead Key Business Decisions<br>• Manages and Drives Process Efficiency<br>o Delivers continuous improvements in the budget and monthly forecast process to drive simplification and overall reduction in the planning process cycle time<br>o Utilizes knowledge of processes and systems to advise cross-functional teams on appropriate data sources for analysis<br>• Performs other duties as assigned or directed<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field<br>• Progress towards or plans to attain an MB<br>• 3+ years of progressive corporate finance experience<br>• Mid-size to large public company experience desired<br>• Financial modeling and strong analytical skills<br>• Solid knowledge of P& L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow relationship<br>• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze and transform data into information<br>• Well organized, methodical thinker with the capability to manage competing priorities and make decisions under pressure while delivering accurate, on time, high quality work<br>• A great teammate with a customer focus<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)<br>• Preferred system proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Planning, and INFOR LN or other cloud-based ERP systems
