The Financial Planning Analyst will provide financial analysis and data analytics support to division management to facilitate the understanding of business performance and drive for profitable growth. This division is a high transaction-oriented business.

**Qualified applicants will be local to Easton, PA. A relocation package will not be provided for this role.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for consolidating annual operating plans, re-forecasts and period-end financial reporting requirements, analysis of earnings, business trends and metrics, and reconciliation to stated goals.
• Responsible for leading the development of the strategic and annual operating plans, updating forecasts and analyzing period-end financial results.
• Work with division, brand, and operation leaders to understand business results through P&L analysis and earnings variation analysis - volume, mix, price, raw material, spending and productivity analysis.
• Provide reporting and guidance on the "Key Business Metrics" used to evaluate business performance to stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, assess and advise management of key spending and business trends.
• Support senior management in the development of presentations and business review materials that highlight performance, bring clarity to key issues, and support recommendations.
• Maintain reporting capabilities, including improvements and future development of appropriate systems and data capture.
• Support M&A activity including valuation, due diligence, and integration.
• Provide financial system modeling capabilities to support and develop better analysis, quantification and tracking of key business issues, trends, etc.
• Lead and / or provide support on special projects which will form the basis for varied and wide learning / interaction with multiple functions and all business entities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer.
• Must be able to work in an office environment.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering manufacturing areas.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required..
• MBA preferred.
• 5 years of FP&A experience preferred.
• Proven track record of using analysis and problem solving skills to drive business improvement.
• Knowledge of the specialty chemical industry preferred but not required.
• Experience working in an ERP environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• SQL and Power BI experience a plus.
• Must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.