Senior Financial Analyst

Overview Partner with business operations to provide financial insight through actionable business analytics, business planning, and fact-based recommendations that will assist the company to achieve its strategic goals and priorities. Job Responsibilities Assist in coordinating, reviewing, consolidating, and completing the planning process, including long-range plans, annual operating budgets, forecasts, and risks and opportunities for business partners. Perform actual results variance analysis vs. budget/forecast. Perform ad-hoc analysis and make recommendations as needed to support management in making sound business decisions. Work with business partners to establish Standard Costs for budgeting and management of P&Ls. Analysis and post-audit tracking of strategic initiatives, including development of supporting models and expected outcomes. Assist in the creation and maintenance of management financial and operational dashboards. Identify areas for margin expansion, including the performance of fixed/variable contribution margin analysis, and utilization of equipment, labor, etc. Prepare for and participate in financial reviews with location and area level management and assist them in interpreting financial results. Work directly with business systems managers in maintaining and improving processes within operational systems. Collaborate with the finance team as well as cross-functionally with various business units. Optimize process procedures and documentation (continuity and best practices). Interpret, analyze, and question financial data. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High moral and ethical standards. Able to collaborate with other team members and senior executives. Effectively communicate financial information and understand the activities of non-financial functions. Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles and practices, and financial forecasting. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong financial modeling skills, especially in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated experience using business models, budget comparisons, and forecasting. Ability to create and give effective presentations. Highly organized and able to work well under pressure. Education and Certificates Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent field. 3-5 years previous accounting or finance experience preferred. Physical Requirements Sedentary work, occasionally requiring moving up to 10 pounds. Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment. Inside, climate-controlled working conditions. May require longer hours occasionally during high deliverable periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr