FP&A Specialist

As an FP&A Specialist at our company, your main responsibilities will include Vena report development and administration, designing Power BI dashboards, consolidating reports in Excel, and updating PowerPoint presentations for executive meetings. You'll play a vital role in ensuring data accuracy and improving reporting efficiency, providing key insights to help steer the company's financial strategies.

To qualify for the FP&A Specialist position, you need a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of experience in financial analysis, ideally in an FP&A environment. Proficiency in Vena, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint, along with strong English communication skills, are essential for success in this role.

The FP&A team plays a crucial role in supporting our company's mission by analyzing financial data to ensure responsible growth and sustainable practices. By providing accurate financial insights and reports, you will help guide strategic decisions that promote environmentally-friendly solutions and reduce the overall carbon footprint associated with lithium production.

As an FP&A Specialist, you will primarily use Vena for financial reporting, Power BI for data visualization, and advanced Excel functions for report consolidation and automation. Familiarity with these tools is critical as they will help you in accurately managing and presenting financial data.

The ideal candidate for the FP&A Specialist position will have a strong background in financial analysis, technical skills in Vena, Excel, and Power BI, and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and independence in work are also vital attributes that we look for in a successful candidate.

In your response, highlight specific systems you have worked with, especially Vena. Discuss how you have used these systems to improve report accuracy and efficiency, and provide examples of challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Talk about your organizational skills and techniques such as using project management tools or prioritizing tasks based on deadlines. Mention your ability to balance quality and speed in delivering your reports.

Share specific techniques like pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, or macros that you regularly use to enhance reporting. Describe how these techniques have helped improve your efficiency and the quality of your output.

Discuss your thorough review processes, the use of checks and balances, and the importance of peer review in ensuring accuracy. Mention how technology aids in minimizing errors in your reports.

Describe your creative process, from gathering data to designing slides. Emphasize the importance of clarity, visual appeal, and presenting financial data in a way that tells a compelling story to your audience.

Explain your methods for staying informed, such as following financial news, attending webinars, or participating in industry forums. Show your eagerness to continuously learn and grow in your field.

Use a specific example to explain how you identified an inefficiency, the changes you implemented, and the measurable impact it had on your team or the company as a whole.

Explain your problem-solving approach, emphasizing your experience troubleshooting issues in Vena or other reporting systems. Mention resources you rely on, such as support teams or user manuals, to resolve issues.

Discuss your passion for finance and sustainability. Explain how working for a company dedicated to clean energy aligns with your personal and professional values, and your desire to make a meaningful impact.

Emphasize that clear and effective communication is essential for collaborating with colleagues and presenting financial data to stakeholders. Discuss your strategies for tailoring your communication style to various audiences.