Financial Planning Analyst

Job Description: Use broad financial analysis and business knowledge to identify financial issues and opportunities to optimize financial results and to drive influence management decisions. Design and develop financial planning and control processes and systems. Review, analyze and forecast expenses and capital. Exercise financial influence in driving cost effective actions. Partner with other financial liaisons in preparation of management reporting package, and other special projects. Job Duties/ responsibilities: Use broad financial analysis and business knowledge to identify financial issues and opportunities to optimize financial results and to drive influence management decisions. Design and develop financial planning and control processes and systems. Review, analyze and forecast expenses and capital. Required Skills: BS in Accounting or Finance. MBA preferred, CPA a plus. Experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Construction, Healthcare industry, Operations functional support, or cost accounting experience are all pluses. Strong experience creating financial models, including use of database manipulation (e.g. Access & Excel). Strong SQL and Microsoft Access and Excel skill Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Should be able to run large meetings independently. Nice to have/Desired: Creative and innovative team player with a positive approach and a focus on business issues. Demonstrated ability to build successful relationships and partner with all levels of management Position Details: Title: Financial Planning Analyst Location: Woonsocket, RI 02895 Contract duration: 12 months