FP&A Analyst I

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Financial Planning Analyst I in our Kennesaw, GA office. FP&A Analyst role is responsible for analyzing and reporting on Yamaha's Motor Corporation results. Strong excel skills and prior financial reporting / consolidation a must

What you'll be doing:

• Analyze actual business performance compared to established targets and forecasts while understanding the primary drivers for the financial and operational results.
• Work closely with Major Business Units to identify and explain discrepancies while assisting in developing strategies for improvement and growth.
• Develop, compile and distribute KPI scorecards to management communicating summarized key insights to drive forward looking strategic planning and decision making.
• Provide benchmark data, financial targets, financial trends used to develop budget and financial forecasts.
• Develop/prepare weekly and monthly material for presentations.
• Develop and continuously improve forecasts and financial models to project ongoing operations.
• Provide analysis and variance reporting against various forecasts, budgets, or actual results.
• Responsible for ongoing improvement in financial reporting/presentations for YMUS and Parent company in Japan.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to identify trends and opportunities within the organization to lower costs and improve operations, maintenance and spending trends.
• Develop financial reporting that visualizes the cost structures for various operating units and helps drive improvements in profitability that lowers level for break-even.
• Support establishing and ongoing improvements to financial/operational reporting for offsite manufacturing facilities.
• Must have demonstrated ability communicating key financial messages utilizing all tools available (charts, graphs, tables, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) in a variety of financial presentations.

• BA / BS degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA/CMA/MBA are all a plus.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience, including prior financial analysis experience.
• Prior manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience is a must.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and ERP (SAP preferred) system expertise.
• Team Player with a can-do attitude

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product