Financial Planning & Analysis III (H/F)

Position Summary & Responsibilities : The Financial Planning Analyst is responsible for select elements of financial planning, reporting and analysis for a $1B Value Center (division) of ITT Corporation headquartered in CA. This position will be the key business partner to Financial Operations leader. The role will review site P&Ls and perform monthly analysis of company results, consolidate forecasts, and monitor and validate Key Business Metrics. The position also coordinates Quarterly and Annual reporting required by corporate headquarters. Primary Responsibilities • Prescreening/review of monthly reporting such as financial statements, variance analysis and presentations • Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance • Weekly consolidation of tracking tool as well as maintenance and improvement of the tool and process • Manage use, implementation and development of online analytical reporting tools and design efficient reports and database. • Support Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis • Assist with the loading of Consolidation system (One Stream) for Budgets and Forecasts • Provide Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis when requested. • Actively participates in month end management reporting & financial statement analysis. • Continuous Improvement & Automation • Assist in developing tools for streamlining reporting and data mining. • Business partner in process development and improvement to increase efficiency in all functional disciplines. • This role will be key in improving forecast and reporting process • Other Projects and Potential Responsibilities • Key financial person to interact with Sales and Marketing team and Operations team • Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses. Position Requirements : • Requires BS/BA in Accounting or Business; MBA or an Advanced degree in Business or Finance could be a plus • Sound business acumen in manufacturing. The ability to understand “big picture” and influence functional owners to support key organizational initiatives • 1-2 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience should include cost accounting. • Knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles and practices, financial analysis, modeling and data reporting using Business Intelligence programs • Act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives • Proven track record prioritizing and juggling multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines • Must possess strong communication & presentation skills • The individual should have the ability to articulate thoughts in an effective manner and influence decisions • Possess strong skills to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources while considering costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one • Excellent computer skills including a high degree of skill in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems including Hyperion reporting and data retrieval

Requires BS/BA in Accounting or Business; MBA or an Advanced degree in Business or Finance could be a plus • Sound business acumen in manufacturing. The ability to understand “big picture” and influence functional owners to support key organizational initiatives • 1-2 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience should include cost accounting. • Knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles and practices, financial analysis, modeling and data reporting using Business Intelligence programs • Act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives • Strong communication & presentation skills • The individual should have the ability to articulate thoughts in an effective manner and influence decisions • Possess strong skills to collect, organize, synthesize, analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources while considering costs/ benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one • Excellent computer skills including a high degree of skill in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, Hyperion reporting and data retrieval