Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst at Arbitration Forums Inc.
United States
<div><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;' data-pasted="true"><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>DEPARTMENT:</span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'> Finance</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>JOB TITLE:</span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'> Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>JOB CODE:</span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'> FPAA</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>REPORTS TO:</span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'> Director, Corporate Controller </span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>FLSA STATUS: </span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Exempt</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>EMPLOYMENT TYPE: </span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Full-Time</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>JOB PURPOSE:</span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'> </span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;color:black;background:white;'>This </span><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>role at Arbitration Forums is as unique as it is rewarding because of the AF IPAAL Values (Integrity, Passion, Accountability, Achievement, Leadership) and TRI Model (Trust, Respect, Inclusion). </span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>The FP&A Analyst supports the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making processes. This role provides financial insights and analyses that drive organizational performance, improve resource allocation, and support long-term strategic objectives.</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>In addition to core FP&A responsibilities, the position serves as a key contributor to the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program by coordinating risk assessments, maintaining risk reporting, and supporting leadership's efforts to identify, evaluate, and mitigate strategic and operational risks.</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE</span></u></strong><u> </u></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Adheres to AF Policy and Procedures and the AF IPAAL Values and TRI Model </span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Acts as a role model within and outside AF.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Performs duties as workload necessitates. </span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. </span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Communicates regularly with the departmental leader about department issues. </span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload. </span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of the position. </span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Meets Department productivity standards.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></u></strong></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Financial Planning & Analysis</span></strong></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Prepare monthly financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for management.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Develop financial models, business cases, trend analyses, and scenario planning tools.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Analyze revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and risks.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Assist in the preparation of executive leadership and board reporting materials.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Support cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and other strategic financial analyses.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Monitor organizational performance against budget and forecast expectations.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting and planning processes.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Enterprise Risk Management</span></strong></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Support the administration and maintenance of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management framework.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Coordinate periodic enterprise risk assessments with departmental and executive stakeholders.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Maintain organizational risk registers, mitigation plans, and risk reporting dashboards.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Track key risks and monitor progress against mitigation strategies.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Prepare risk reports and presentations for executive leadership and governance committees.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Assist in identifying emerging strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Support integration of risk management considerations into planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Promote risk awareness and risk management best practices throughout the organization.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>QUALIFICATIONS</span></u></strong><u> </u></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Required Qualifications</span></strong></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>3–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a related field.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Preferred Qualifications</span></strong></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Exposure to enterprise risk management, internal controls, compliance, or governance processes.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Core Competencies and Skills</span></strong></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Thorough understanding of financial statements and performance metrics.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts and frameworks.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Excellent organizational and project management skills.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><span style='font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;font-size:13px;'>Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>WORK AUTHORIZATION</span></u></strong></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Arbitration Forums, Inc. does not provide employment visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, H-1B) for this position, now or in the future.</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'> </span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</span></strong></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. </span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and communicate frequently by telephone, video conference, and in writing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged screen work. </span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>WORK ENVIRONMENT</span></strong><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'> </span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Arbitration Forums is a remote organization. This position is remote and requires reliable high-speed internet access and a dedicated workspace.</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>While the role is performed remotely, employees may be required to travel for on-site team planning sessions, meetings, company events, or other business needs up to 25% of the time, which may include overnight stays.</span></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:.5in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;'>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </span></p></div>
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