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FP&A Analyst

Dover · Downers Grove, IL · $70,000–$80,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a dashboard you built. Who used it, and what did they decide differently because of it?

What they are checking: Whether they build reports that drive decisions rather than just display data nobody reads.

Tell me about a time you got an ad hoc request with a vague question behind it. How did you figure out what the person really needed?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify the real question before building something, which saves hours of rework for everyone.

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in a report after it went out. What happened next?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up fast about their own errors, which matters more in finance than never making one.

This role is hybrid at headquarters three days a week. How do you build working relationships with segment finance teams you rarely see in person?

What they are checking: Whether they make the effort to know the people behind the numbers, which makes every forecast cycle smoother.

What would you do

You are pulling together the quarterly forecast from five segment finance teams. One segment's numbers come in late and look off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can chase and challenge a segment team professionally while still meeting a corporate deadline.

How would you explain a variance between our budget and actual results to a leader who has five minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can find the one or two drivers that matter and say them plainly, without drowning a leader in detail.

About the work

Have you worked in OneStream, Hyperion or another planning tool? Walk me through how data flows from a segment submission to a consolidated view.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the mechanics of a consolidation tool well enough to trace a number when it looks wrong.

What is the difference between a budget, a forecast and an outlook, and why does a company need all three?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the purpose of each planning cycle, not just how to fill in the template.

Walk me through how you would build a template that segment teams fill out for the annual budget.

What they are checking: Whether they design inputs that are hard to get wrong and easy to roll up across many different businesses.

How do you check your own work before a number goes to senior leadership?

What they are checking: Whether they have real checks like tie-outs and reasonableness tests, since an error at corporate level spreads fast.

What Excel or data skills do you rely on most, and where have you used something beyond Excel?

What they are checking: Whether they work efficiently with large data sets and can grow into more automated reporting tools.

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The full job description

As published by Dover.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com. This role is only based onsite/hybrid 3 days a week, at our company headquarters Downers Grove, IL and we do not offer any relocation assistance for this level role. Essential Responsibilities: · Assist with company-wide quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting reporting requirements, including through development of templates, processes, and company-wide communications; work with segment finance teams to refine requirements and processes · Provide ad-hoc analytical support to various internal stakeholders · Build dashboards in OneStream and Power BI · Serve as a key resource for segment and operating company finance teams on Dover financial planning system processes and best practices · Provide analytical support to senior management teams in preparation for quarterly earnings releases · Prepare Board of Directors financial materials and presentations Experience and Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree required · Preferred candidate has some exposure to financial planning and budgeting activities or dashboards and / or analytics, obtained professionally and or educationally · High level of proficiency in Excel · Strong analytical ability · Strong communication skills, as position requires frequent interaction with senior management · Ability to network and forge strong relationships across functions and regions · Self-starter; candidate should be comfortable in fast-paced and constantly changing environment · Power BI experience required, OneStream experience appreciated. 

Pay Range: USD $70,000 - $80,000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.


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