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Wolters Kluwer N.V.

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Wolters Kluwer N.V., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Wolters KluwerWith nearly two centuries of experience, Wolters Kluwer provides information and professional services for accounting, audit, business, compliance, finance, healthcare, legal, risk, and tax industries. Founded in 1836, we offer expert solutions backed by deep domain knowledge and specialized, intelligent technology to help clients make important decisions.You Will:Create better financial insight into our important operational areas while driving greater financial controls and leadership.Collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and communicate financial data to assist the business with making important decisions.Support Teams in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), including tasks related to Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, and Financial Analysis.Develop revenue and expense models, creating early indicators for both risks and opportunities.Emphasize reporting on performance, focusing on revenue and the metrics driving revenue as a critical aspect of the role.Report on the annual budget, while providing regular updates through monthly and quarterly analyses like Outlook and Latest Estimates (LEs) and contributing to the 3-year Vision Process (VSP). Additionally, conduct ad-hoc analyses.Support the month-end financial reporting process including generating reports to ensure accurate closing of monthly financials and closing in-depth financial reporting.Analyze and track sales pipeline and the relationship to the revenue forecast.Provide operational and business insight for important metrics across several areas.Make improvements in data collection and improve upon data analysis tools.Lead strategic initiatives that achieve growth and operational improvements.Foster cross-functional relationships and assist in ad-hoc analyses of complex business issues.Key Responsibilities1. Revenue ManagementAnalyze and monitor revenue streams across various customer segments and product lines.Utilizing data analysis to comprehend volume impact due to customer behavior, product usage behavior, or market trends in order to forecast revenue and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.Collaborate with sales, product management, and finance teams to align revenue goals with business strategies.2. Planning & ForecastingCreating forecast models based on historical trends, vendor invoices, and volumes & analyzing how actuals are tracking to proposed forecasts.3. Business Performance EnhancementContributing to identifying business unit opportunities and challenges for enhanced performance. Collaborating with leaders to identify new business models and workflows, contributing to building business cases for necessary investments and strategic plans.4. Cultivating Expertise and Upholding Corporate IntegrityRepresenting Wolters Kluwer by developing comprehensive knowledge of products, industry trends, and business and financial acumen. This includes communication in multiple formats, upholding corporate values, building relationships with customers and colleagues, and maintaining a reputation for competence and integrity.You Have:Education:Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or data analytics or 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or consulting role.Preferred: Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or data analysis with 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or consulting role.Experience, Knowledge, and Tools:Finance Decision Support.Knowledge of ERP systems.Data Analysis.Key Performance Indicator Development and Reporting.Financial analysis, forecasting, and performance modeling.Reporting: cash flow, profit, and loss, and ad hoc.Hyperion and Tagetik financial management software usage and familiarity.Experience with ERP systems - SAP or NetSuite.Advanced Excel formula knowledge with the ability to handle large data sets.General understanding of any Visualization tools like Power BI/Tableau; Microsoft Access.Benefits:A comprehensive benefits package that begins your first day of employment.

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave.Diversity Matters:Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance.

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