Sr. Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Chemonics International is seeking a Sr. Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist. The Senior financial planning and analysis (FP&A) Specialist has a key role in the coordination, consolidation and review of the yearly corporate budget exercise, including the preparation of the company’s yearly profit plan; supports the monthly reforecasting exercise of regional and corporate projections; and prepares different financial reports and statements at the project, regional, and corporate levels, including monthly financial statements. As required by the treasurer, the chief financial officer, and others, the financial planning and analysis manager builds analytical templates and tools, performs varied financial analysis to enhance the decision-making process and has a strong work ethic along with problem solving skills to meet the role’s demand and challenges. The position requires effective management of reporting personnel and relationships with various stakeholders for successful business support and leadership management. Chemonics is not only looking for innovative and detail-oriented individuals who will drive business results but also have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop analytical models and perform varied complexity and types of financial analysis to enhance the decision-making process of the executive management team
• Support the financial planning and analysis team on the various financial statements and reports preparation and distribution on a periodic basis, develop the team’s capacity through training and reinforce those skillsets needing improvements
• Coordinate the work of regional financial analysts and regional and support operations teams in putting together the yearly Corporate Profit Plan
• Integrate monthly forecast and annual budget information from profit centers and support units and prepares Corporate Pro-forma Financial Statements
• Approach problem solving collaboratively and collectively with senior staff and internal and external clients to achieve mutually beneficial results
• Train regional financial analysts, PMU members and other company staff in financial management topics and Cognos TM1 usage and other relevant tools
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement, and take the initiative to lead or provide support to any green-light process improvement efforts to completion
• Perform duties consistent with full understanding of Chemonics requirements, policies and procedures, tools, quality standards, and broader Chemonics’ goals that drive business results
• Manage relationships with the internal and external clients, vendors, partners, and consultants that serve to enhance Chemonics’ reputation
• Support the audit, adhoc reporting and other special requests that are relevant to the FP&A role
• Manage corporate overhead and indirect costs through quarterly forecasting and monthly monitoring of the results
• Act as consultant in the decision-making process that affect the financial posture of the organization, including supporting the company priority outcomes
• Demonstrate skills of and knowledge on general government contracting requirements
• Lead special project, initiative and/or acting role as required by senior management
  
  
  

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as Finance or Accounting, required; Master’s degree in finance or business administration desired
• Minimum 5 years of administrative and/or technically relevant work experience, including financial management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of government contracting and indirect rates management is preferred
• Advanced-level user of technology including MS Office applications, especially Excel including Excel solver, pivot tables, and macros
• Strong interest with Microsoft Dynamics 365, DeFacto, VBA, SQL, Cognos TM1, Power BI and SharePoint preferred
• Quick learner and adapter who enjoys challenges and appreciates a faster-paced team that strives to become more efficient and innovative by constantly learning new skills
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills and ability to manage large volume data
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including to lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings
• Must be detail oriented and can multi-task and work independently while being a team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Performs duties consistent with full understanding of Chemonics requirements, policies and procedures, tools, quality standards, and broader Chemonics’ internal and external client strategic goals
• Demonstrate willingness to take on challenges and work toward continued process improvements to foster and implement an environment of efficiency
• Demonstrate commitment to personal excellence, ethical behavior, integrity and accountability
• Fluency in a foreign language is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
  
  
  

Apply by January 3,2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $84,320 - $105,400.

An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.