We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst at our corporate headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We offer a flexible work policy and hybrid work environment from home and office. This is an 80+% in-office role. Reporting to the Sr. Global Director FP&A, you will support the analysis of financial plans, forecasts and operational results as well as corporate departments in their budgeting and forecasting processes. As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you'll work collaboratively with many cross-functional teams including our business unit finance and accounting teams, operations and corporate accounting to align on financial results. In order to be successful, you will have to quickly learn Koppers’ businesses and use your analytical skills to effectively analyze and interpret financial results, assist with monthly and quarterly forecasts, perform variance analysis and identify risks and opportunities that are critical to the success of the organization.
- Prepare, review and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
- Understand key business drivers and track key performance indicators
- Compile and analyze the quarterly and annual budget
- Help monitor the company’s performance against its quarterly, annual and long-range strategic plan
- Assist in preparing financial models and analytical reports to drive business decisions
- Contribute to the planning and preparation of certain financial Board materials
- Assist project teams with financial guidance and participate in special projects
- Ensure delivery of financial commitments, drive process standardization initiatives and assist with streamlining financial reporting processes
- Support business units and corporate departments in managing and forecasting costs and capital projects, as well as calculating/validating returns or performing lookback analysis on projects and initiatives
- Calculate/validate returns or perform lookback analysis on projects and initiatives
- Assist in quarterly and annual analysis for earning releases, Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings
- Support and participate in ad-hoc analysis on business performance
- Become a superuser for Oracle and other reporting tools, including assisting with implementation of Oracle PBCS
- Assist in developing and reviewing presentations for business leaders, including the CEO and CFO
- Perform research and analysis as required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline; CPA or MBA preferred
- 5-7 years of FP&A experience with a fast-paced public firm or private industrial company; manufacturing experience preferred
- Strong background in financial planning and business analytics
- Experience with an ERP system; Oracle and/or Microsoft Dynamics Nav preferred
- Experience with data analytics tools, methodologies and dashboarding / visualization applications
- Oracle and Essbase/Smartview experience strongly preferred
- Wide-ranging knowledge of financial valuation and modelling techniques
- Technology acumen a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and modeling
- Project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables, excellent time management & prioritization
- Dynamic communication and team building skills; ability to inspire team members to deliver outstanding results
- Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
- Strong ambition and an ability to deal with ambiguity while working towards results
- Proven track record of standing alone and not shying away from difficult or unpopular positions
- Flexibility and ability to “shift gears" frequently; as the business continues to evolve, focus will vary from tactical day-to-day operations management to sophisticated long-term strategy considerations
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5-7 years of FP&A experience
- Strong background in financial planning and business analytics
- Experience with an ERP system, Oracle and/or Microsoft Dynamics Nav
- Experience with data analytics tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
What We Do
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. With more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is committed to living a culture of Zero Harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. The company is also a member of the American Chemistry Council and dedicated to adopting its Responsible Care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.
