Retail Financial Analyst

: The Retail Financial Analyst will analyze past financial performance to predict future performance and to advise the company on its financial strategy Reports to: Controller The primary responsibilities of the Retail Financial Analyst position include: Controlling · Work in collaboration with Wesco leadership to develop, maintain, and publish requested financial information. · Serving as a subject matter expert for providing financial analytical information to Wesco leadership. · Coordination, direction, and control of all financial analysis and reporting of it. · Assist Wesco leadership in defining appropriate reports and scorecards. · Develop predictive financial models to support organizational decision making. · Collecting and Analyzing data regarding Wesco's operational cost to identify trends and develop action plans as needed · Setting standard costs of manufactured goods and making recommendations to set labor, supplies and miscellaneous costs. · Developing and analyzing cost standards · Establishing costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping, etc. · Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings Generating and Analyzing · Generate and analyze historical and current financial data to understand Wesco's financial status and trends. · Provide support by creating and reporting actual on actual performance versus stated goals. · Create financial reports that enable management teams to make strategic decisions to meet business goals. · Create processes to track current financial data to alert stakeholders in case of deviation. · Analyze current business practices to identify gaps that can improve profit margins. · Generate data needed to support company benchmarks for financial processes. · Study industry specific information to predict and compare it to Wesco. · Utilize various software programs to collect and analyze data Teaching · Provide business analysis training to Wesco leadership and requesting parties. · Identify data and trends to Wesco leadership. Required Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience · 3-5 years of full-time relevant business experience · Demonstrated ability to follow through on all assignments and bring projects to a successful conclusion · Strong planning and organizational skills · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · High level of maturity, discretion, tact and judgment · Must maintain and protect confidential information · Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word) · Excellent written and verbal communication skills for various levels throughout the organization · Excellent attendance and punctuality record · Demonstrated ability to manage a fluctuating workload and tight deadlines by working extended hours and/or weekends during significant corporate financial accounting and reporting cycles · Must demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work · Commitment to Wesco's unifying principles and our mission Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits:

* 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance

Physical setting:

* Office

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person