At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

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Job Summary

The Financial Planning Analyst will have the opportunity to gain broad experience and lead financial discussions with cost center owners. This individual will be a key resource in operational planning, forecasting and monthly close processes, drive unbiased strategic decision making and provide analytical support by gathering and evaluating information, utilizing various data resources, and recommending actions to achieve financial goals. The Financial Planning Analyst reports to the Corporate Planning Manager as a part of the FP&A Team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide financial support to various SG&A functional groups
• Provide strong financial point of view to the business areas that will influence and support strategic decision making
• Prepare the annual operating cost center plans, with transition to the rolling forecast, and collaborate with senior management for relevant input
• Prepare financial analysis monthly determining key budget variances, make recommendations, and identify potential risks/opportunities
• Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with senior management to review actual results compared to plan and projected spending for the rolling forecast period
• Review and track approved project spending and seek proper accounting treatment for capital versus operating expenditure impact, ensuring alignment of spend
• Proactively add value to management decision making through unsolicited analysis and reporting enhancements. Standardize processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis upon request.
• Review contracts/SOW's for financial implications including terms and conditions
• Support accounting close by preparing accruals, reclasses, prepayments and related amortization, ensuring alignment of fixed assets, and preparing year-over-year comparative SG&A analysis
• Ensure accounting and corporate-wide guidelines and policies are met

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance. Relevant certification MBA, CPA, CFA is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of financial and business analysis including budgeting and forecasting
• Prior experience providing financial support to senior leadership is a plus
• Must be highly analytical and inquisitive with strong business acumen, problem solving skills, financial modeling, keen attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and goals
• Strong technical aptitude, including advanced competency in Excel and experience using other Microsoft Office applications; Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills, with proven ability to develop effective business partner relationships at all levels
• Ability to work in a team-based continuous improvement environment
• Knowledge of SAP, EPM, SAC and Business Objects preferred
• Minimal travel on an as needed basis

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.