Financial Analyst

Crane ChemPharma & Energy is a division of Crane Co, a US multi-national company specializing in engineered products in specialty markets. The Financial Analyst role involves analyzing business performance, assisting in financial planning and forecasting, and improving processes to drive business decisions.

What you'll do:

• Supports in the monthly review and analysis of key variances in the Balance Sheet and Income Statements for CPE entities
• Assists in the development of senior level presentations on business results, performance analysis, financial models, forecasts and budgets, etc
• Assists in the preparation of annual operating plan, and various forecasts (weekly pulses, monthly outlook, quarterly forecasts)
• Prepare HFM-based financial reports and analysis for operations and finance senior management team
• Responsible for HFM validation including analysis and year-end schedules
• Assists users throughout the group with HFM related issues
• Build and improve templates used across the group for month-end close, forecasts, plans, and other recurring finance activities
• Develop a holistic understanding of Crane’s structure, strategy, and operations through site engagement and cross-functional activities
• Partners with other Finance leaders in the organization to develop and implement process improvements
• Work with Team to validate monthly productivity figures and drive additional productivity actions
• Learn how key processes operate across facilities, apply Operational Excellence tools to improve efficiency, and help teams understand the financial impact of business decisions
• Take on additional projects that broaden your finance, operations, and business leadership experience

What they're looking for:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Independent thinker possessing resilience, passion, and high-energy
• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills and an interest in learning financial systems and reporting tools
• Working knowledge of GAAP and current accounting practices, with a willingness to deepen technical accounting knowledge on the job