Senior FP&A Analyst

Senior Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

About the Company

TTS Tooltechnic Systems is a third-generation family-owned company with European headquarters in Wendlingen, Germany, and North American headquarters in the Indianapolis, IN area. The TTS family of companies includes several premium brands such as Festool, SawStop, Tanos, and Shaper. With a global presence in 39 countries, TTS employs approximately 3,000 people and generates nearly $1 billion in sales.

Festool, the largest company in the TTS portfolio, is known for its systems-based approach to power tools designed for efficiency and high performance. Founded in Germany in 1925, Festool's mission "Built Better To Build Better" empowers professional tradespeople to deliver outstanding work by building cleaner, faster, and smarter. Learn more at Festool United States - Professional Power Tools for Superior Craftsmen.

Position Overview and Vision

The Senior FP&A Analyst is a key member of the North America Finance team responsible for leading financial planning processes, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. This role provides forward-looking financial insight, supports strategic decision making, and ensures accurate reporting for internal and HQ stakeholders.

In addition to core FP&A responsibilities, the Senior FP&A Analyst supports selected accounting and financial reporting activities to strengthen alignment between operational results, forecasting, and month-end close. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, foundational accounting experience, and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights.

This role partners closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, and global Finance counterparts.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, semi-annual forecasting, and long-range planning processes across North America.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages including variance analysis, narrative insights, and KPI dashboards.
• Recap and analyze business results vs plan and forecast on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Develop and maintain financial models focused on revenue, margin, operating expenses, cash flow, and capital investments.
• Conduct scenario modeling, margin and profitability analysis, and ROI evaluations for strategic initiatives.
• Identify deviations from budget and emerging trends, provide root-cause analysis, and recommend actions.

Accounting & Reporting Support

• Partner with Accounting during month-end close to validate financial results, review OPEX accruals, and ensure forecast alignment.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of internal/external financial statements and schedules as needed.
• Support year-end audit activities with analysis, schedules, and documentation.
• Contribute to the review, update, and enhancement of finance and accounting policies and procedures.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Support Sales, Marketing, Operations, and HR leaders with financial insights, modeling, KPI reporting, and business case development.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support strategy development, operational decisions, and special projects.
• Analyze financial, operational, and accounting data to develop reports delivered to various business segments.

Systems, Reporting, and Process Improvement

• Leverage SAP, BI tools, Excel, AI, and external forecasting tools to improve automation, accuracy, and efficiency in reporting and planning processes.
• Enhance forecasting capabilities by incorporating external market data, industry benchmarks, and predictive analytics to strengthen forward-looking insights.
• Develop dashboards that elevate KPI visibility, support data-driven decision making, and increase forecasting clarity for the business.
• Collaborate with IT and HQ Finance to advance reporting tools, improve master data quality, and drive system-enabled process improvements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and core accounting concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work, and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound financial judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior accounting or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification.
• Experience with SAP or SAP BI.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, or accounting policy updates.
• Strong detail orientation and high level of ethics and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in an international environment.

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Synthesizes data and develops clear insights.
• Business Acumen: Understands key drivers and their financial implications.
• Collaboration: Builds effective relationships across departments.
• Communication: Communicates financial insights clearly and concisely.
• Adaptability: Navigates both detailed and strategic work effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline and enhance processes.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience, plus annual bonus.
• Comprehensive insurance and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and 401K.

ADA Factors

Physical:

Activity

% of Time

Comments

Standing

10

Walking

10

Sitting

80

**Activity

Frequency*

lbs

Comments**

Lifting

Infrequent

Carrying

Infrequent

Pushing

Infrequent

Pulling

Infrequent

(Frequency: hourly / daily / weekly / occasional / infrequent)

**Activity

Yes/No/Occas.

Comments**

Climbing

No

Balancing

No

Stooping

No

Kneeling

No

Crouching

No

Crawling

No

Handling

Yes

Paperwork, files

Reaching

Yes

Paperwork, files

Above shoulder

No

Repetitive Hand Movement

Yes

Typing, scanning documents

Grasping

Yes

Paperwork, files

Fine Manipulation

Yes

Typing, paperwork

Repetitive Foot Movement

Yes

Speaking

Yes

Phone and personal interactions

Hearing

Yes

Phone and personal interactions

Seeing

Yes

Computer and paperwork

Depth Perception

No

Color Vision

No

Environmental:

Condition

Comments

Inside/Outside

Inside

Cold/Heat

Normal

Wet/Dry

Normal

Noise/Vibrations

Normal

Hazards

Normal

Fumes/Dust/Odors

Normal