The position is responsible for financial analysis and modeling in support of the department’s responsibilities for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to the Air Liquide Americas Hub and Air Liquide Group in Paris. It involves monthly, quarterly and ad hoc analysis of financial and operating results, gathering of competitive intelligence and market assessment. The reports and conclusions provide critical information to support management with strategic and operating decisions and to facilitate communications with the Hub and Group.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analysis and reporting of Airgas’ monthly financial results to Air Liquide Group in Paris; involves utilization of SAP BPC system, various Excel templates and coordination with other teams within Airgas (Financial Reporting, Treasury, Working Capital, etc.); utilization of custom global Air Liquide consolidation system (IRIS)
- Analyze financial and operating metrics such as organic sales, gas sales/volume trends, gross margin, economic indicators, etc.
- Provide support for annual internal target setting and reforecast processes including coordination of corporate department budgeting process and creation of templates to be used by Airgas field entities in presentations to management
- Preparation of Airgas yearly target and reforecasts for presentation to Group, utilizing internal schedules/analysis; reporting into IRIS system
- Perform financial modeling and ad hoc analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and support conversion of certain reports to Microsoft PowerBI
- Gathering and disseminating to management competitive intelligence and market analysis
- Development of new reports and analysis as-needed, utilizing Airgas’ SAP platforms (BPC/Business Warehouse/Analysis for Office) in a Super User capacity
- Tracking and analysis of operational efficiencies
- Financial analysis support for other departments including Distribution Operations, Corporate Development, Communications, Pricing
- Limited to no travel required
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a heavy focus on quantitative/analytical coursework and related work experience
- Technical degree (engineering, mathematics, etc.) with business/finance secondary concentration or related work experience will also be considered.
- Five plus (5+) years relevant finance experience and/or operational analysis experience.
- Detail-oriented and strong analytical ability with financial modeling experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Experience with SAP BPC EPM Excel add-in a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Google suite, including Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong data management and analytical skills including the ability to integrate and analyze data from various sources in order to draw relevant conclusions.
- Ability to use data analysis and reporting tools and be able to learn customized data tools such as SAP Business Warehouse/Analysis for Office, SAP BPC, Microsoft Power BI, IRIS consolidation tool and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management at corporate and in the field.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints.
- Self-starting, proactive individual who is comfortable working independently and in teams.
- Familiarity with Air Liquide and Airgas business units.
- Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening and presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.