ADP is hiring a Analyst of Financial Planning - Analysis. The Analyst of Financial Planning - Analysis is responsible for planning, forecasting and analysis activities including running/assisting in building financial models, and incorporating guidance received on validated assumptions; as well as challenging data and information integrity. Participating in financial close activities, the Analyst prepares variance analyses on actual versus plan/forecast. In addition, the Analyst assists in managing selected KPI's, management reporting and communication to senior management.
Insightful Expertise is a core value at ADP and in Corporate Finance, our colleagues around the world depend on us for that. Whether it's a new product in development, a new technology under consideration, a new business acquisition or a new office opening - Corporate Finance plays a critical role in ADP's growth. We are a passionate partner committed to ADP's success - and are looking for like-minded individuals who want to be part of our winning team.
At ADP we are driven by your success. We engage your unique talents and perspectives. We welcome your ideas on how to do things differently and better. In your efforts to achieve, learn and grow, we support you all the way. If success motivates you, you belong at ADP.
We strive for every interaction to be driven by our CORE values: Insightful Expertise, Integrity is Everything, Service Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Each Person Counts, Results-Driven, - Social Responsibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operating Planning and Forecasting: Supports management to create an annual operating plan that is aligned to the strategic plan and performs forecasting to provide visibility into business results to enable business decisions
Runs operating plan models and incorporates guidance received on validated assumptions; assists in the preparation of the operating plan presentation/deliverables
Assists in building forecast models using key drivers, trend analysis, economic and external factors, etc.
Assists in creation of analytical tools and models for expenses driving process efficiencies
Management Reporting and Financial Close Activities: Produces and distributes recurring and ad hoc management reports. Responsible for financial reporting accuracy; partners with shared services organizations and ensures adequate control environment to mitigate financial and business risks in collaboration with process owners.
Prepares variance analysis on actual results versus plan/forecast
Assists in presentation preparation on results, forecasts, and plans to senior management
Business Analysis: Uses deep understanding of objectives, issues and root causes and provides insightful, fact-based data analysis to help solve complex problems
Assists in managing KPI's such as backlog reporting, staffing requirements, starts, weeks to start, no starts, labor productivity, and analysis of implementation, survey scores and client satisfaction
Strategic Planning and Initiatives: Supports management to develop strategies and initiatives to drive growth and margin improvements. Executes on strategic initiatives such as M-A support, product launches, market entry, and process improvement efforts
Provides analytical support; conducts research as required
Business Partnering: Partners with Key Stakeholders and Business Partners to align on business priorities and drive effective solutions/execution. Constructively communicates compelling arguments based on facts and data, and obtains necessary buy-in to deliver on business objectives
Builds working relationships with management and other partners by working collaboratively to achieve a common goal
Financial Operational Policy: Establishes and maintains consistent financial operational policies and procedures to govern related practices
Complies with all departmental/ financial operations policies and practices
QUALIFICAITONS REQUIRED:
BS - Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent, May 2025 Grads preferred
MBA or credits toward MBA, or MS in Business Analytics or similar degree
0 - 3 Years of Experience in Finance or Accounting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:
Functional Competencies: This position requires the following Decision Support Competencies
Business Analysis and Acumen (Foundational): Demonstrates organized and disciplined problem solving skills, has solid analytical skills and uses persistence to solve problems.
Technical Acumen (Foundational): Has solid desktop application skills, specifically strong excel skills including the ability to create basic macros; some familiarity with Cognos/Hyperion is preferred.
Learns new technology quickly and is adept at using data to create existing reports.
Influential Business Partner (Foundational): Is a proactive communicator who conveys messages clearly and who understands the importance of good communications (informing, involving), demonstrates a comfort in speaking up, and can deal with conflict.
Leadership Expectations: This position emphasizes the following five (out of nine) Leadership Expectations
Results Accountability: Is results oriented, sets high standards of performance and holds self accountable for delivering quality and timely results.
Impactful Communication: Demonstrates flexible communications based on the setting, demonstrates strong listening skills, and proactively communicates.
Building Talent: Demonstrates resilience, persistence and intellectual curiosity: takes initiative, works hard at difficult tasks, and is interested in learning new things.
Relationship Building: Is collaborative, actively participates and works well with others, shares information and knowledge, takes responsibility for own actions.
Bias for Growth: Demonstrates the ability and interest in improving performance, looks at old problems in new ways, takes any job and makes it better.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition (https://www.adp.com/about-adp/awards-and-recognition.aspx) .
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.
