Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst I

HOURS: Full-Time | LOCATION: Remote

TYPE: Non-Exempt | TRAVEL: Limited, as required (Estimated ~3-5x/yr)

LEVEL: Entry Level | REPORTING TO: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

DIRECT REPORT(S): None | SALARY: $65K-$75K

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via this link:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0199112048527a0a9f246c6247cae677

Call2Recycle, the nation's leading battery recycling nonprofit and stewardship program, is committed to protecting the environment and fostering a circular economy by facilitating the recycling and end-of-life management of batteries that power our everyday lives. With over 30 years of experience collaborating with state regulators, manufacturers, and the recycling industry, Call2Recycle strives to make battery recycling convenient and accessible for all consumers in the U.S. Learn more at call2recycle.org and follow us on Facebook, (@call2recycleusa) • Instagram photos and videos, or LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY:

What an EXCITING time to join Call2Recyle with great teams and culture and work ahead of us! We are experiencing significant growth and opportunity in the organization as we expand nationally. This new role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high visibility finance projects. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across our business lines and operations, marketing, and technology departments. You'll assist in managing comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and analyses that directly influence executive strategy and investment decisions. This role contains a mix of recurring monthly reporting workflows with always changing project-based analysis/modeling work. This is an ideal role for an analytical thinker who is energized at the prospect of a challenge, eager to learn and level up, and ready to make a meaningful impact on business performance.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Director of FP&A in updating and improving the consolidated financial forecast model for the organization including multiple business lines, products, and many other details.
• Assist the Director of FP&A with actual versus budget comparisons, Monthly Business Reviews, and performance narratives.
• Support the monthly close processes with key deliverables. Seek to automate. Document SOPs.
• Partner with senior managers to define KPIs, develop executive scorecards, and design/audit automated reporting systems (PBI) that provide real-time visibility into business performance for senior leadership.
• Create Excel models from scratch to think through complex business problems or questions, e.g. pricing changes, new market entry, scenario planning for business units, etc.
• Key contributor and collaborator to many finance transformation projects around accounting, reporting capabilities, and other operational improvements that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Assist with systems and reporting changes to reflect organization changes.
• Act as financial liaison between business units and stakeholders in customer service, marketing, operations, HR etc. to understand their cost centers actuals, support on finance/accounting processes, and reporting on their strategic initiatives.
• As needed, support and often take the lead on Ad Hoc projects, analyses, and research.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, Operations Management, or a related field.
• OR High school diploma and over two years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting/bookkeeping, operations, project management, or a related role.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Call2Recycle, with or without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A self-starter; embodies a thirst for learning and a curious nature.
• Possesses a constructive attitude and a desire to be part of a fast-paced, roll-up-sleeves your work environment, utilizing a high sense of urgency, patience, and flexibility.
• Strong Excel experience is preferred!

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Advanced Microsoft Excel user, strong PowerPoint skills, and comfort in financial ERPs.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify data patterns.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience in Power BI is a plus.

SKILLS:

• Exhibit “gusto”. An internal drive to grow and learn and take professional pride in your work.
• A quick learner, with your own interest in concepts across business, finance, and the world generally.
• Excellent analytical skills as well as strong business acumen.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Excellent analytical skills as well as strong business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be highly organized, with attention to detail and commitment to clear documentation.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment; comfortable working in a fluid environment where processes may change.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position is remote based within the United States. Candidates must be able to work from a U.S.-based location and be eligible to work lawfully in the United States for Call2Recycle.
• Limited travel (estimated 3-4 times per year) as needed. Travel could include, but not be limited to, attending conferences, customer meetings, or team/organization-wide meetings (typically held at Call2Recycle’s central office).
• The work hours, Monday - Friday, are 8 hours per day. The position may require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during peak periods. Our approach to schedules is to focus more on the quality and timeliness of the work being done. We recognize the importance of ensuring staff can connect with each other and can maintain a work-life balance. To support work/life balance, we offer our staff a flexible scheduling policy to the extent each role allows, giving you the opportunity to have greater control over your work schedule – in alignment with the latest policy - while ensuring that operational needs and team collaboration are maintained.

ABOUT CALL2RECYCLE:

Why We Do What We Do: Call2Recycle's purpose is to safely transition communities to a battery-powered world through climate-responsible solutions.

What We Do: On behalf of corporate stewards, we optimize collection, share our experience and expertise, and responsibly manage the end-of-life of batteries and other materials.

Call2Recycle, Inc., is recognized as the premier battery stewardship organization in the U.S., protecting and preserving the environment through responsible end-of-life management. We have built a set of strict environmental standards that will foster our position in the market, including: Material Management and Processing, Third-Party Audits, Certifications, Recycling Optimization.

For more information on our programs, please visit https://www.call2recycle.org/

We also value the diversity of employees’ backgrounds and believe everyone’s unique perspective is critical to our success. Diversity is fundamental to what we do. Our team have varied backgrounds, speak different languages, and are engaged in varied personal pursuits but all share a commitment to environmental sustainability, and each do their small part to improve our planet.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis race, age, color, creed, sex, religion, ancestry, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value our employees. In keeping with our values, we strive to support our team members in and out of work. As part of this, we offer a strong, well-rounded benefits package. Our benefits support our employees’ health and wellness, time off, and productivity. Highlights include:

TO APPLY

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and believe that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas that are critical to our success.

Interested applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume via this link:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0199112048527a0a9f246c6247cae677

All candidates must be available for phone and video interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis once application review occurs.

This employer participates with E-Verify.

OUR TEAM:

At Call2Recycle, we enjoy a culture of teamwork, innovation, and fun. Our team is the primary reason for our unique culture. We hire energetic and dedicated people who work hard every day to help us achieve our goals. Each one of our employees is a valued contributor, not just a number. We work in teams to benefit from our collective talents to make a real impact on the environment. The way we operate contributes to the success of our employees and our organization.

We also value the diversity of employees’ backgrounds and believe everyone’s unique perspective is critical to our success. Diversity is fundamental to what we do. Our team has varied backgrounds, speak different languages, and are engaged in varied personal pursuits but all share a commitment to environmental sustainability, and each do their small part to improve our planet.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis race, age, color, creed, sex, religion, ancestry, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value our employees. In keeping with our values, we strive to support our team members in and out of work. As part of this, we offer a strong, well-rounded benefits package. Our benefits support our employees’ health and wellness, time off, and productivity. Highlights include:

Health & Wellness

• • 401k
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • FSA and HSA
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • EAP & Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Pet Insurance

Time Off

• • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Days
  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Volunteer Hours
  • Voting Leave
  • Jury Duty
  • Medical and Military Leave

Productivity

• • Education Assistance
  • Home Office Furniture Reimbursement
  • Password Management Service
  • Employee Engagement
  • Training & Learning