Financial Analyst

Business Unit and Position Summary: Crane ChemPharma & Energy is a division within the Process Flow Technologies Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multi-national company which specializes in highly engineered products in specialty markets. Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of fluid handling equipment under multiple brand names for a wide range of applications in several industries including but not limited to the chemical, biopharmaceutical, and energy industries. www.cranecpe.com Position Summary:  This role gives you visibility to business performance, strategic decision-making, and cross-functional operations across the   ChemPharma /Energy group. In this position, you will work closely with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, and finance leaders across the organization to analyse results, and   assist   in   build ing   the annual operating plan   and forecasts . You will   utilize   Operational Excellence tools to improve processes and turn financial data into insights that help drive business decisions. You will also gain hands-on experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) reporting and   provide   support   to   CPE’s HFM   users   across the globe .   www.craneco.com       Principle Duties   (includes, but is not limited to):    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 forecast s   ( weekly pulses ,   monthly   outlook , quarterly forecasts ) .   Pr epare   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 .   Essential Qualifications / Experience:  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 .   This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.