Associate Financial Analyst

Associate Financial Analyst

The Associate Financial Analyst position plays an integral part in the analysis, recommendation and implementation of profit improvement projects, strategic alignment initiatives, and achievement of sales and income objectives. Analysts interface with a variety of company departments such as Marketing, Sales, Forecasting & Planning, Cost and Financial Accounting, and International to compile data and analyze the financial viability of various new products, promotions, and initiatives. The position assists key managers in identifying, implementing and tracking productivity improvements. Analysts also assist in preparing presentations to be made to the management team.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the financial analysis of all new projects, products and promotions related to assigned area of business operations
• Identifies, analyzes and reports key business indicators impacting the growth, profitability and achievement of strategic objectives
• Provides analytical and problem solving support for key managers
• Leads category team and other assigned area of business operations in the identification and implementation of profit improvement projects
• Develops annual financial forecasts, analyzes performance and trends, and communicates results to management
• Develops key company performance measurements for non-financial managers to better understand, track and improve their operations efficiency
• Completes special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategy or Data Analytics
• Strong academic performance with a minimum 3.75 GPA
• Exceptional analytical and problem solution skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
• Strong financial knowledge
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy
• Prior internship experience in a finance related position is a plus

Why Melaleuca:

Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind.

This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices.

Great culture - flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation.

Safe, uncrowded, affordable - nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness -- social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away.

Excellent compensation - in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.