P & A Analyst I

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Utilizes strategic planning and financial/market analysis knowledge to assist senior management in identifying, defining, and implementing strategic initiatives with global focus. Researches and performs analysis of potential business opportunities consistent with the company's short and long range objectives and strategic plans. Conducts routine analyses and modeling to evaluate the impact of and respond to public policy changes to existing business lines and to identify potential business.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts market research, data collection, and various analyses to justify long and short range programs and plans that provide for strategic, new business opportunities and direction for the Corporate Development Office (CDO).

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Assists with translating quantitative and qualitative analyses into actionable corporate strategies under the supervision of the senior management.

• Evaluates projects through financial feasibility studies and market research using primarily external data and third party resources, collaborating with external advisors and internal/company management and personnel to manage strategic initiative implementation projects, as directed.

• Generates business planning models to develop strategies and presents findings.

• Utilizing data primarily from multiple external sources and targeted internal data, engages in data analyses and modeling to evaluate the status and viability of current initiatives and programs as requested by senior management.

• Develops business models and determines market trends to substantiate long-term prospects.

• Utilizes external data in data-rooms, forming conclusions and questions around data for conversation with external sources.

• Collaborating with the appropriate business line senior management, assists in the development of strategic business plans. Performs routine economic analyses, financial estimates, and risk analysis to ensure projected rates of growth and profitability potential in support of the strategic growth plans.

• Collaborates with various FMC departments to develop model assumptions and to understand impacts of new business opportunities on existing sectors.

• Assists with managing projects related to the implementation of strategic initiatives working closely with business line owners, management, and stakeholders to identify resources, establish timelines and milestones to ensure successful execution.

• Develops and disseminates information on a continual basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.

• Assists Corporate Development team in drafting write-ups and presentation materials for presentation.

• Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

• Normally receives general work instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for soundness.

• Builds productive working relationships.

• May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.

• Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.

• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

• 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.

• Some travel required.

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2 - 5 years' related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.

• Experience with and knowledge of contracts a plus

• Experience with various databases, including MS Access. Experience with Salesforce and/or Quickbase 

• Fluent in Excel, including reporting, v-lookups, pivot tables, macros and formulas. 

• Ability to create local marketing/strategic plans

• Business Development exposure from evaluation through integration and implementation.

• Demonstrate ability to directly interact with various FMCNA stakeholders including physicians

• Ability to function as a strong member of a highly motivated and integrated organization team.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills required.

• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.