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**_We are seeking a highly skilled and oriented Inventory FP&A Master to join our Finance Planning Organization._****_ This crucial role involves financial inventory analysis, reporting and optimization to assure that the goals and objectives are achieved.
Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees._****_Join us if you are a dedicated professional with a passion of precision, adaptability and resilience committed to delivering high-quality insights of the business to support your function._****_ Responsibilities: _**- Develop and maintain robust inventory financial models to facilitate accurate forecasting and analysis.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data for inventory projections and financial planning.- Prepare comprehensive documentation and reports for audit reviews, ensuring transparency and compliance with auditing standards.- Effectively communicate inventory financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.- Prepare and deliver presentations to external auditors, articulating complex inventory-related financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.- Provides the most complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a unique understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence long- term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope.- Forecasts financial results within the broadest scope.- Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally.- Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.
**_ Education and Experience Required: _**- First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.G., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred.- Typically 10+ years of experience as a financial analyst.- Typically experienced in a variety of finance functions.- Proven experience in Inventory management and financial analysis- Strong understanding of inventory principles and external auditing standards.- Data analytics or data science proven experience is a plus.
**_ Knowledge and Skills: _**- Financial Modeling: Proficiency in building and interpreting financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.- Excel Skills: Strong command of Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis capabilities, as it is often a crucial tool for financial analysis.- Budgeting and Forecasting: Ability to develop and manage budgets, forecast financial trends, and analyze variances to ensure accurate financial planning.- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights for strategic decision-making.- Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential for presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders and collaborating with different departments