Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

In the role of Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Finance and Accounting team. This position reports to the Director Corporate Finance and Investor Relations and works closely with the marketing and legal departments.

The Senior FP&A Analyst plays a key role in providing financial planning and analysis support for Generac’s growth strategy.  Responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation of numerous forecast updates, annual budget process, three-year long-range plan (LRP), and related presentations.  The role will involve the ongoing preparation of a variety of financial analyses needed for executive management decision making, such as monthly variance to budget reviews.    

The Senior FP&A Analyst will work closely with members of corporate accounting and finance department, as well as the finance leaders of business groups and core functions.  In addition, this position will work with Generac’s business group executive leadership and GMs throughout the organization.  Other varied work could include participation on projects as deemed necessary.  

Responsibilities:

• Ability to understand the complex global business of Generac organized around several business groups, including end markets, competitive environment, industry peer group and general economic indicators that are important to Generac.

• Assist on multiple forecast updates as well as the annual budgeting process – working closely with other members of the accounting and finance department, core functions, business group leaders, and other department leaders.

• Assist on various financial planning and analysis activities including (1) preparation of the monthly function / business group variance review, (2) prepare review of Cost Center spend and month end accruals where required, and (3) ad-hoc requests from financial management and other department leaders.

• Provide support to the Director of FP&A and necessary business/function leaders.

• As needed, take the lead on the creation of many key reports and analysis including communicating the results to financial and executive management.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in the accounting and finance for supporting functions.

Minimum  Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 3 years of comprehensive accounting and/or financial analysis experience 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Significant attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Strong understanding of financial statements including the ability to analyze a P&L Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and general ledger with minimal oversight.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of cross functional teams within the organization and with both foreign and domestic subsidiaries

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to create, understand, and maintain complex financial models and analysis

• Strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and organizational skills

Preferred Requirements:

• CPA Certification

• Public Accounting Experience

• OneStream, SAP, Hyperion BI experience

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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