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Kaiser Aluminum · 3 months ago

FP&A and Market Research Analyst

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality, and they are seeking an FP&A and Market Research Analyst to join their team in Franklin, Tennessee. This role involves providing support in both in-depth market research and financial planning and analysis function areas, focusing on gaining market insights and preparing financial reports.

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Responsibilities

Utilize various data sources, both internal and external, to gain market insight, primarily focused in our key markets of aerospace, automotive, general engineering, and packaging markets

Monitor trends from market customers, competition and suppliers to broaden understanding

Partner with Kaiser product managers to gain insight into product categories, market trends, customer preferences and other relevant market information

Monitor supply chain inventory levels and that impact on demand trends

Gather, analyze and forecast future outcomes with large data sets to provide insight into industry and economic drivers

Maintaining and expanding upon existing models that track relevant economics factors, industry & market drivers and other relevant market information

Attend industry conferences and other trade shows that would provide insight into research process

Prepare detailed reports of findings to various in-house customer groups, through visualizations that best articulate industry trends

Participate in monthly close and consolidation of forecast and actual results

Prepare variance analysis on results to forecast and business plan

Assist in researching, compiling and analysis of historical key financial metrics as requested

Design and construct of financial models and reports on a need basis

Qualification

Financial modelingData analysisMarket researchMS ExcelPower BIThree statement modelingProject prioritizationWritten skillsVerbal communicationPresentation skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailProblem solving

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or applicable business degree with a pedigree for using data to answer business problems

Prior experience gathering, organizing and reporting upon industry, economic and other relevant data sources

Experience with MS Excel, Power BI, PPT, Access Database and/or other relevant platforms

Experience with Data Analysis program – R is preferred

Prior Hyperion exposure is preferred

Three statement modeling (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, & Cash Flow) or a thorough understanding is a must

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Proven ability and preference to work in teams

Extremely high attention to detail

An analytical mind with superior problem solving aptitude

Efficient multitasker with excellent project prioritization