Financial Planning Analyst

Benjamin Moore

Financial Planning Analyst providing financial support and analysis for SG&A at Benjamin Moore. Collaborating with senior management on operational planning and budgeting.

Posted 6/17/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,400 - $110,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial support to various SG&A functional groups
Assist with preparing the annual operating cost center plans, with transition to the rolling forecast, and collaborate with senior management for relevant input
Assist with preparing financial analysis monthly, determining key budget variances, make recommendations, and identify potential risks/opportunities
Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with senior management to review actual results compared to plan and projected spending for the rolling forecast period
Review and track approved project spending and seek proper accounting treatment for capital versus operating expenditure impact, ensuring alignment of spend
Prepare ad-hoc analysis upon request.
Review contracts/SOW's for financial implications, including terms and conditions
Support accounting close by preparing accruals, reclasses, prepayments, and related amortization, ensuring alignment of fixed assets, and preparing year-over-year comparative SG&A analysis
Ensure accounting and corporate-wide guidelines and policies are met
Assist the Planning Team with ad-hoc projects and provide support where needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
Preferred 2+ years of relevant experience in Accounting or financial and business analysis, including budgeting and forecasting
Must be analytical and inquisitive with strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, financial modeling, keen attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and goals
Competency in Excel and experience using other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to quickly master new applications and systems
Organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written/oral) skills, with the ability to develop effective business partner relationships.
Knowledge of SAP, EPM, SAC, and Business Objects preferred
Minimal travel on an as-needed basis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Work-life balance
Competitive benefits
Ongoing learning/continuing education
Skill development

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingaccrualsreclassesprepaymentsamortizationSG&A analysisvariance analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsbusiness acumenability to manage multiple tasksability to meet deadlinescollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Finance