Senior Financial Analyst - CF Industries
Northbrook, Il
About the Job
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. Function: Finance & Accounting Job Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst for the Financial Planning and Analysis Department will support the forecasting activities and management reporting analysis, improving the processes and analyses to gain further insights into company performance and operational efficiencies. The incumbent develops and maintains financial models supporting financial performance, operational performance, and ad-hoc analyses. Job Description: Job Responsibilities: Manages the receipt and review of major driver forecast information across the organization; while summarizing results of assumptions obtained and financial impact analysis throughout legal entity structure Develops complete financial statements for legal entities and non-controlling interest, and provides comparisons and variance analyses Prepares reports for management review and Board presentations Works with all data contributors to improve planning and forecasting process updates in an effort to enhance analysis of business drivers, specifically as it relates to the planning and reporting of SG&A and Global IT expenses Advocates for continuous system improvement in order to increase efficiencies and enhance understanding of reporting and planning process at all levels of the organization Responsible for preparation of the manufacturing operating plan and quarterly forecasts, annual management presentation, as well as the organization’s long-range financial plan model for our UK subsidiary Provides a key role in the preparation, analysis and communication of quarterly forecasts, long range plan and annual plan for our consolidated financial statements Assists other department personnel with the preparation, analysis, review and other aspects of financial updates Provides recommendations and assists with periodic implementations of changes to formal policies and procedures Administration of Oracle system, ensuring data transferring between Oracle and SAP is accurate and complete, as well as back end administration of system with support from IT Other duties as assigned Successful incumbents will have: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred Knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A or accounting Substantial experience in computer-based budgeting and financial modeling Experience with Oracle and SAP a plus Experience with Microsoft Office (specifically advanced in Excel & Powerpoint) Advanced oral and written communication skills Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals throughout the organization Ability to work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment Position Scope/Contribution: The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis must be able to function as a team player in a deadline oriented environment. The role requires an incumbent that is driven with strong upward mobility. The incumbent must be able to understand the economic structure of CFI’s manufacturing and distribution systems and their impact on CFI’s financial statements. Seasonal overtime (approximately 10-20 hours per week) is expected. What We Offer: You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment. CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (PDF) and others as detailed below: Pay Transparency https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at cfhire@cfindustries.com. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.
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