Financial Analyst III

Role Description

The position will work under general direction of the Finance & Accounting Manager or Director of Finance. The incumbent will also work in conjunction with the Business Leaders. The position will play a critical role in Finance, identifying opportunities to add business value to current processes and as we pursue integrating current businesses and new acquisitions into our main system environment(s). This is a REMOTE work opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate closing process for one or more business units.
• Communicate financial results clearly and effectively to the management, including the explanation of variances as compared to plan or historical results.
• Provide analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects.
• Have a proficient understanding of the business environment and be conversant in explaining changes related to volume and contribution margin.
• Recognize and escalate urgent/sensitive issues to manager.
• Compile and interpret statistical data related to departmental operations and performance.
• Provide technical assistance and act as liaison to other departments to improve working relationships and assist in problem solving.
• Where applicable, calculate and analyze revenue using percentage of completion.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing and interpreting policies, and procedure changes.
• Ensure timely delivery and response to audit questions.
• Analyze monthly and semi-annual forecasts and explain variances of forecasts to the business leaders.
• Drive continuous process improvement by collaborating with stakeholders on design of new solutions that enhance business performance and achieve established goals.

Personal Qualities

• Detail oriented – accuracy is required.
• Independent.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, with demonstrated experience transforming, cleansing, validating, and analyzing large and complex datasets to support business decision-making.
• Results focused – driven to achieve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all levels within the organization.
• Confidence to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proactive worker who takes initiative to identify problems and complete tasks without requiring instruction.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in an analytical role, manufacturing and/or services environments.
• Proficient with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with budgeting and financial forecasting techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); including pivot tables.
• Proficient with the financial close process, inventory and inventory costing, cash and payables, general ledger expertise, audit and control environment.
• Proficient analytical skills and forecasting.
• Ability to summarize data for Executive Management.
• Proven desire to focus on process.
• Relevant ERP system knowledge (Oracle, Microsoft Great Plains) with ability to query and extract information from multiple sources and platforms to effectively answer questions as needed.

Working Conditions

A fast-paced, highly visible role in a typical office environment with some travel.

Business Requirements

Services Business: Requires job cost accounting/percentage of completion revenue recognition.