Sr. Specialist - Financial Planning & Analytics

Summary Description:

Reporting to the FP&A Team Lead, the FP&A Sr. Specialist is an instrumental part of the Dover Business Services FP&A team. This role will directly support the DII and DPPS Segment FP&A team for its financial analysis and preparation: monthly and quarterly forecast updates and analysis, measurement of key financial metrics, and strategic initiatives. In a highly visible role, the Sr. Specialist is expected to work closely with Segment and Opco FP&A site leaders globally, including the Sr. Manager of FP&A for DII and DPPS, and Segment CFO. Analysis and presentations will be regularly included in updates to the Dover executive team. This role will handle ~35% routine responsibilities, and ~65% will focus on strategic projects and analyses.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual template updates, improving the step-by-step documentation and streamline manual efforts
• Facilitate the maintenance, distribution and improvement of standard reporting deliverables to be leveraged by the Segment FP&A team
• Analyze and consolidate DII and DPPS monthly, quarterly, and AOP submissions, engaging with Opco FP&A teams to better understand financial and operational results
• Lead projects supporting streamlined processes and greater analytical insights, leveraging tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, OneStream, and other tools available in O365 suite
• Assist the Segment FP&A team in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance presentations for Dover executive review
• Enhance technical skills becoming OneStream FP&A subject matter expert, through Dover led “Super User” training, as well as self-guided research
• Prepare ad hoc analysis as requested by Sr. Manager, CFO, and Opco finance leaders
• Support automation of financial analysis tasks to create capacity for additional analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related skillset (e.g., business analysis, corporate finance, etc.)
• Exceptional technical capabilities including ability to create and maintain consolidated reporting software, Excel-based analytics, and financial models/simulations
• Demonstrates sound analytical depth in finance and/or accounting methods
• Track record of evaluating and analyzing business opportunities and present findings in a logical way to all levels of an organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Employee must be an experienced user of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).  Employee must also be willing and capable of learning new systems and tools.
• PowerBI and/or automated reporting experience is a plus
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with internal customers and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards

Company Overview:

Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation. DBS is accountable for delivering transactional services in Finance to the entire organization. With locations in the Philippines, China, Romania, and India, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos).

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."