Financial Planning Analyst

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. 

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

The FP&A Analyst supports the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, CFO, General Manager, and management team by delivering financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis activities. The role provides reliable financial insights, supports strategic decision-making, monitors business performance, and contributes to cost control, cash flow management, operational efficiency, and achievement of organizational objectives. The FP&A Analyst also plays a key role in developing business intelligence reporting, improving financial processes, and driving data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the preparation, monitoring, and updating of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans (weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting).
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare financial scenarios and projections to support management decision-making.
• Review economic, operational, and business trends and translate findings into financial expectations.
• Support cash flow planning and evaluate the financial impact of operational and strategic initiatives.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform quantitative and qualitative financial and operational analyses.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, investments, capital expenditures, taxes, cash flow, and financial performance indicators.
• Monitor organizational performance against objectives and support future planning initiatives.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, management reports, and business analyses.
• Identify financial risks, bottlenecks, and performance improvement opportunities.

Business Intelligence & Dashboard Development

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial dashboards and reporting tools.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial and operational data.
• Convert complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support automation and standardization of reporting and analytical processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting structures, and data management processes.

Business Partnering & Advisory Support

• Present financial analyses, trends, forecasts, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Support management in translating strategic objectives into measurable financial and operational actions.
• Advise on financial performance improvement, cost management, cash flow optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and interpret financial information.
• Promote data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in finance, operational, reporting, and business intelligence projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial processes.
• Support implementation of process, system, and dashboard enhancements.
• Contribute to the standardization and professionalization of FP&A practices.

Compliance, Safety & Governance

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and business information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, privacy regulations, and internal controls.
• Support and promote Environmental, Safety, Health & Sustainability (ESH&S) programs and initiatives.
• Complete required safety training and participate in safety activities and reporting processes.

 

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Controlling, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Analysis, Controlling, Reporting, or a related finance function.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting processes.
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools, dashboards, and data-driven reporting.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience developing financial models and reports.
• Solid data analytics skills and proficiency in IT tools, including:

• • Advanced PowerPoint
  • OneStream
  • Power BI
  • Big data analysis tools

• Understanding of financial statements, profitability analysis, cost structures, investments, capital expenditures, and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of business operations and the relationship between operational and financial performance.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent numerical and financial modeling capabilities.
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable financial insights.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
• High levels of accountability, customer focus, integrity, and professionalism.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Reporting Line

• Reports to the KONI CFO and dotted line to the Value Center Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

Leadership

• No direct people management responsibility.
• May coordinate activities and provide support within financial projects, process improvements, and reporting initiatives.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.