Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

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Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

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Job Title:

Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

Job Description:

No Relocation

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for a Senior Financial Analyst.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst III is responsible for consolidating the managerial income statement for the annual budget and monthly financial close. Perform detailed analysis to explain monthly results and planning inputs with a focus on cost of sales. Complete monthly, quarterly and budget presentation materials for senior management, Board of Directors and Investor Relations. Candidate must be self-driven with a natural curiosity to question inputs and understand many different business and financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex financial data in order to complete, accurate, timely and consistent daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to management as well as for Board of Directors and Investors Relations.
• Perform monthly and quarterly financial close tasks to ensure proper cut-off for assets, liabilities, and expenses.
• Assist supervisor in the daily activities for the FP&A department.
• Prepare detailed annual financial budgets and monthly financial forecast and determine financial status by comparing and analyzing results and variances; identifying trends and recommending actions.
• Work with cross-functional organizations to accomplish tasks by coordinating information requirements.
• Increase productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications and coordinating information requirements.
• Develop and present financial data to other members of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time restraints.
• Ensure consistent reporting and adherence to federal and state financial reporting regulations and guidelines, and conformity with company fiscal policies and procedures.
• Perform some administrative functions for the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, BPC, financial planning system.
• Create and maintain desk procedures.
• Special Projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 5 years in accounting or FP&A function.
• High proficient personal computer skills, Proficient in SAP and MS Office (specifically Excel) and technology driven. Experience with SAP Business, Planning and Consolidation a plus.
• Understanding in the areas of US GAAP, Cost Accounting and Manufacturing finance a plus.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.
• Demonstrates problem solving and analytical abilities on complex topics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time restraints.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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