Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Benefits :

401(k), Bonus based on performance, Competitive salary, Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Opportunity for advancement, Paid time off, Stock options plan, Vision insurance

Overview :

The role of the Financial Analyst will be to gather, develop, translate and deliver financial information within the company. Primary responsibilities will be to play an integral role in the budgeting and forecasting processes, along with financial modeling, reporting, treasury oversight and other ad-hoc projects. In addition, this role will be required to provide variance analysis on performance against budget and forecasts on a periodic basis by working closely with the Finance team as well as business unit leaders, controllers, operations managers and other functional leaders.

Responsibilities :

Forecasting & Budgeting :

Participate heavily in the annual planning / budget process with accounting / finance department, senior management, and various department heads

Understand the key drivers of business performance in each of the company's lines of business and incorporate that knowledge into business planning

Learn the current budgeting and forecasting models and contribute to ongoing development of the models for each line of business and Corporate expenses

Develop an expert level of knowledge of the budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis software used by the company.

Develop quarterly capital expenditure and cash flow forecasts

Drive the budgeting process based on business metrics and measure the same for Actual vs. Plan and Actual vs. Forecast.

Develop methodologies, dashboards, and models for lines of business budgeting and reporting.

Drive simplification and standardization across the various functions of the company.

Assist with preparing presentations and analytical material to be presented to Senior Management and the Board of Directors

Oversee and manage the continued development of planning tools, business modeling, and dashboard reporting

Financial Analysis / Ad-Hoc Analysis :

Work with business leadership to analyze business opportunities, process improvement programs, and research of various industry / company trends.

Provide in-depth return on investment analysis for intermediate to large capital expenditures

Perform post-investment reviews on large capital expenditures to measure performance against expectation

Prepare a variety of routine and specialized reports for management for use in analyzing efficiencies and profitability.

Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures

Supporting senior management team and departments heads with analysis as requested

Treasury :

Work with Finance & Treasury Manager and Sr. Financial Analyst on reconciling daily cash

Develop and maintain relationships with different banking partners

Oversee and analyze Company's debt structure

Perform ad-hoc payment processes (wire and ACH payments)

Qualification Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Exemplify Company's values through safety, honesty, accountability, relationships, respect, inclusivity, and excellence

Capability to conform to established schedules and deadlines

Leadership and professionalism

Ability to read and comprehend detailed financial statements

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Present a positive image of Company to fellow employees, external contacts, and the general public

Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.

Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated

Ability to interpret complex data.

Must be able to prioritize.

Ability to work under tight deadlines.

1 to 3 years of work experience in Accounting / Finance, preferably with exposure to financial planning & analysis processes and systems

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Specific Skills :

Excellent data mining skills required

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to interface with Senior Management on a regular basis

Financial analysis and budgeting skills

Development of business planning models a strong plus

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

NetSuite software experience is a plus

Intermediate knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications

Essbase experience a plus