Sr. Analyst, FP&A

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Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions with top brands, such as LiftMaster and Chamberlain, found in millions of homes, businesses, and communities worldwide. 

As a leader in the Smart Home industry, we boast one of the largest IoT install bases, with innovative products consisting of cameras, locks, card readers, garage door openers, gates and more, all powered by our myQ digital ecosystem. 

Job Summary

This role is within Chamberlain Group's Finance function. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Support the preparation and consolidation of the company-wide annual budget, strategic plan, and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes and (ii) Provide proactive insightful financial analytic business support to assigned functional leaders in meeting their business and financial objectives; develop and support ongoing and ad-hoc reporting requirements; identify risks and opportunities and bring these to the attention of functional leaders in a timely manner and make recommendations for appropriate actions. Education requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Experience requirements include: 4-6 years of financial planning, analysis, budgeting, financial modeling and forecasting experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of the company-wide annual budget, strategic plan, and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes

• Provide proactive insightful financial analytic business support to assigned functional leaders in meeting their business and financial objectives; develop and support ongoing and ad-hoc reporting requirements; identify risks and opportunities and bring these to the attention of functional leaders in a timely manner and make recommendations for appropriate actions

• Process necessary journal entries and accrual transactions for assigned functional areas; analyze functional spending trends and identify the primary drivers of the variances to forecast, plan and prior periods

• Prepare and update month-end financial management reporting package for the functional and executive leaders with variance analysis commentary, trends, metrics and reporting

• Lead functional capital planning process and support the company-wide capital planning process; work with the fixed assets team along finance business partners to complete required reporting and analysis

• Engage in continuous process improvements and best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the planning and reporting processes

• Assist in compiling financial results for the quarterly Board of Directors presentations

• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.

• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience:

• 4-6 years of financial planning, analysis, budgeting, financial modeling and forecasting experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with CAPEX forecasting and planning which includes operations, cash flow and financial accounting

• Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, perform data reconciliations and summarize for executive review

• Excellent computer skills required, including a high degree of demonstrated Excel expertise and knowledge of financial systems

• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, under tight deadlines

• Must have the ability to work across cross-functionally and be effective in a matrix organization

Other:

• Ability to travel occasionally internationally and domestically

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Master's of Business Administration

Experience:

• IoT or IaaS experience