FP&A Analyst

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports FME Canada’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FME Canada Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

The Financial Analyst performs in-depth and complex financial and operational analysis. The incumbent gathers, analyzes, prepares, and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts for management review.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Responsible for driving the FME Canada culture through values and customer service standards.
• Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
• Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer issues in a timely manner.
  
  
  

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Prepare Business Profitability Assessments (BPA) based on Product, Customer, Contract or Request for Proposals.
• Perform monthly analysis of sales and cost of sales
• Assist in the annual budget process and quarterly forecast updates
• Assist in the month end close process, maintain corporate reporting files
• Review profitability/margins on products and services, suggest changes to pricing models
• Analyze the financial exposure related to inventory levels and slow-moving items on a quarterly basis
• Audit AR & AP setups and changes as part of internal controls
• Assist in the reconciliation of JIT service providers.
• Assist with freight reviews, provide information for weekly recaps for timely vendor payments
• Produce ad-hoc reports for QA, sales, marketing, and other departments as needed
• Develop, maintain, and implement SOP specific to responsibilities
• Support the standardization and optimization of local FP&A processes in a global FP&A process framework
• Other duties, reports or projects that may be assigned
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical office work, some physical inventory counting, annually.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Professional Accounting Designation preferred
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis
• Excellent computer skills with strong demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, presentations and email applications.
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial systems (SAP, AX Dynamics)
• General knowledge of IFRS and Internal controls
• Healthcare industry experience preferred
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, tasks and client conditions preferred
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to work under pressure in an organized manner
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
  
  
  

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal Contacts: All internal employees, Fresenius global

External Contacts: Freight companies, 3rd party warehouses, customers, suppliers

SUPERVISION:

None

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.