Financial Planning Analyst

About Solenis

Solenis is a premier global provider of specialty chemicals, dedicated to offering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries. Our reach extends across consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Backed by Platinum Equity, we offer a comprehensive suite of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaning/disinfectant products, complemented by advanced monitoring and control systems. These offerings empower our clients to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, safeguard assets, minimize environmental impact, and foster safer, cleaner environments. With headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 69 manufacturing sites worldwide and employs over 23,100 professionals across 130 countries on six continents. We were recognized as a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

Solenis is a recognized global leader in water treatment, paper, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water sectors. We act as a trusted partner, delivering value by addressing sustainability and operational challenges through our expert team, extensive experience, and cutting-edge technology. Our solutions are designed to conserve natural resources and promote healthier, more secure environments.

About GSS Hyderabad

Our Hyderabad Center, established in 2015, is the largest of our four global GSS sites, currently housing over 500 employees across Finance, Supply Chain, HR Sourcing, IT, and Cybersecurity functions.

Job Description

The Financial Planning Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data and utilizing financial models for accurate forecasting. This role involves tracking revenue and gross margin by business unit, as well as expenses by cost center. The analyst will prepare detailed financial performance reports tailored for leadership review and evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results against established plans and forecasts.

Principle Accountabilities

• Support for Monthly Reporting: Analyze and provide commentary on revenue and expense trends. Collaborate closely with commercial and corporate teams to produce monthly reports, ensuring alignment with the annual budget. Assist in updating monthly sales and expense forecasts and initiate the generation of routine monthly reports for leadership review.
• Incentive Plan Calculations & Support: Conduct initial calculations for sales incentive plans. Develop a thorough understanding of sales programs to reconcile sales incentive targets with actual achievements.
• Systems and Application Management: Develop reports utilizing the OneStream Solution and leverage Tableau for data research and visualization. Ensure daily business rules are executed and verify data accuracy. Monthly, prepare the current forecast environment for departmental updates, including updating FX rates and global drivers based on leadership feedback.
• Financial Models & Dashboard Optimization: Develop, optimize, and manage financial models for Business Units (BUs) and create/optimize dashboards for BUs in Eurasia.
• Support for Budgeting: Analyze financial data, construct budgets, monitor expenditures, and devise strategies to support organizational financial goals. Collaborate with managers to establish appropriate budgets, review budget proposals, and oversee organizational spending to ensure proper fund allocation and adherence to plans.

Qualification Guidelines

Education: A strong financial background is required, with preference given to candidates holding CA/CMA/semi-qualified or MBA qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Experience: A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in accounting, costing, financial reporting, budgeting, or forecasting is necessary.