Financial Planning Analyst - Irving TX

Financial
Planning Analyst

JOB SUMMARY
The Financial
Planning Analyst role will conduct financial analysis, primarily oriented on
Profit and Loss statements across all Business Units and Zones in the Company.
This role will require interaction with senior executives to generate creative
methods of conveying business projects, strategy, and financial numbers through
PowerPoint presentations. The role will require extensive work on financial
modeling for the Company's major capital projects and acquisitions. Assistance
with Business Unit and Zone forecasting and budgeting during the annual budget
process will also be an integral part of this role. Other responsibilities of this role will be
product profitability analysis, competitive analysis, acquisition due
diligence, ad hoc financial analysis, and standard monthly financial reporting.
The Financial Planning Analyst role will report to the Senior Vice President of
Corporate Finance & Planning, work with the other members of the FP&A
Team, and interact other members of the Senior Management Team. This role will
allow the individual the opportunity to develop a broad-based understanding of
the industry.

Essential
Functions
Possesses understanding of and ability to develop Discounted Cash Flow models
Develops Business Unit, Zone, and Retail Site level P&L analysis
Collects and analyzes data needed for management decisions
Conducts online research for competitive analysis, market trends, or other industry-related information
Assists with the M&A process to include valuation, financial due diligence, and post-close audits
Plays a key role in developing the Company's annual Forecast and Budget
Assists with capital project evaluation to include DCF modeling, approval presentations, and market research
Prepares executive, board, and investor style presentations
Develops a suite of standard financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis

Required for
All Jobs
*Performs other duties as
assigned
*Complies with all policies
and standards

Education
Bachelor's Degree Required
Finance, Accounting, Economics
Recent bachelor's degree
or MBA in Business/Finance

Work
Experience
Minimum
of 2 years of experience in Finance or Accounting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Reliable team player who performs high-quality work in achieving project deadlines
Ability to work in a professional environment, on a team, and with Senior Level Management
Uphold high level of confidence in dealing with sensitive company information
Excellent written and verbal communications
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Expert MS PowerPoint skills is critical to position; requires working knowledge of MS office
General understanding of Accounting and Finance helpful
Willingness to work past normal work hours on occasion

The
Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and
regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability