Financial Planning Analyst

Company: CMA CGM (America) LLC
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:

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The Business Controller(FP&A Analyst) plays a key role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, partnering closely with senior management to guide strategic decisions. This role involves preparing and analyzing forecasts, budgets, and actual results, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, and driving insights to support business performance. A strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and solid financial acumen are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Flash / Forecasting:

Identify voyages assigned to each management period.


Gather operational data (e.g., voyage schedules, fuel prices) to estimate slot costs and revenues.


Collect commercial assumptions (e.g., volumes, cargo mix, revenue) to project contribution margins.


Submit drafts to management for validation and finalize Flash/Forecast reports.


Perform gap analysis to detect and minimize deviations.



Rolling Forecast (12-Month):

Update quarterly using the same methodology and assumptions as Flash/Forecast.



Annual Budgeting:

Develop the yearly budget based on Flash/Forecast processes and inputs.



Monthly Financial Reporting:

Prepare and publish monthly results in Load Engine.


Resolve errors and ensure complete cost input.


Validate cargo volumes, compute voyage/vessel costs, input revenue and slot purchases.


Coordinate with Documentation and Trade teams to finalize data.


Use Qlikview for validation and produce variance analysis reports.



Standard Cost Management:

Maintain accuracy of standard costs (e.g., charter rates, transport, G&A).


Collaborate with other teams to correct any cost discrepancies.


Perform actual vs. estimated cost analysis for adjustments.



Profitability & KPI Reporting:

Generate revenue, cost, and profitability analyses and KPIs as needed.


Alert management to cost overruns and assist with corrective actions.


Partner with Trade and Operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.





Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree required


1-3 years of relevant industry or financial experience


Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Excellent verbal and written communication


Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Access


Experience with BI/data modeling tools (Qlik Sense preferred)


Skilled in creating impactful PowerPoint presentations


Strong time management and multitasking abilities


Proactive, collaborative team player with a continuous improve

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