Investments Business Analyst

R10054633 Investments Business Analyst (Open)

Location:

Urbana 3 - Support functions - BSC - SAMRadnor, PA (Airgas HO) - Management

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Investments Business Analyst in the Airgas Corporate Finance department will be a business partner supporting investment decision process The Investments Business Analyst in the Airgas Corporate Finance department will be a business partner supporting investment decision process (C-PR/RIC), and conducting analysis to provide strategic insights and recommend solutions in order to manage decision envelopes and drive investment and business improvements. The role is also responsible for supporting the Airgas Corporate Operations Control department's various functions, such as financial reporting, and strategic planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Interact with senior leaders to provide analytical information on investment decisions and suggest actions by developing a deep understanding of investment needs

• Review project notes and canonicals submitted for C-PR, to validate assumptions and ensure alignment and compliance with Airgas and Air Liquide policies

• Advise the business units in the development of projects and the preparation of the investment decisions documents and financial analysis for the investment committees.

• Responsible for training internal customers on capital topics.

• Track, consolidate and report investment decisions on a regular basis

• Develop monthly capital reporting to keep management informed of financial status and facilitate decision-making

• Conduct analysis of various capital topics on an ad-hoc basis, interpret results by identifying major factors/variances and translating the data into concise and actionable information

• Assess and improve existing investment reporting and management processes, helping to identify enhancement ideas and drive improvements in reporting requirements

• Work in close partnership with all level of organization to understand issues, gather needs, define requirements and develop solutions on capital topics

• Support other members of the Operations Control team and FP&A teams on monthly and quarterly reporting and Target process

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Education:

• Bachelor in Engineering/Finance/Accounting with relevant experience in financial analysis required. MBA/MSC Preferred.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an industrial setting. Additional experience in Operations or Business Development is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficient in Google Suite applications

• Advanced skill in data consolidation/analytics in MS Excel and Spreadsheets is required; Experience creating BI reports or using Apps Script is a plus

• Working knowledge of SAP ECC, or SAP BW systems preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to influence management and collaborate with all others (Accounting, Business Development, Operations)

• Demonstrate ability to acquire and interpret business data, dedication to uncompromising accuracy in data management

• Ability to function in a team environment with extensive flexibility and limited supervision; must be a self-motivator

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining focus on monthly deliverables and meet strict deadlines

• Self-organized and attention to detail are essential

• Ability to learn quickly and improve continuously to get things done is key

• Occasional domestic travel required

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.