Regional Financial Analyst FP&A (Finance)

Financial Analyst

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

A Financial Analyst FP&A is responsible for supporting the company's long-term financial health and growth. They assist in guiding the business to optimize profits, assist accounting operations, produce accurate reports and suggest improvements or changes of current practices to increase efficiency. This position requires flexibility with work hours, in order to work and meet with Operations Management. This position can transition into a Hybrid Role- working from a Regional Office and Home Office.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Requirements

• Professional must have a firm grasp of both accounting principles and business operations.
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills; Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications
• Ability to work with large datasets
• Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and organizational skills
• High level of commitment to quality work.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter with good time management skills when urgent deadlines need to be met.
• The ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Finance Partner with Field Operations to gain understanding about their accounts. Work closely with them in understanding their business, supporting their initiatives and general financial inquiries.
• Assist with updating KPI reporting for weekly financial operation reviews (WOR). Analyze current and forecasted financial data to understand the company's financial status and identify trends.
• Assist with reconciling accounts to true up Monthly Forecast vs Actual reporting to identify variances.
• Identify reporting inconsistencies within the business units and help to improve the overall financial process
• Assist in Data Integrity
• Analyze processes to identify gaps that can improve profit margins.
• Assist in preparing the Annual budget. Create and maintain budgets for each account by working with internal finance team as well as Field management.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or other related fields

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience

Travel

Some Travel may be expected for this position.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Special Incentive Plans

This job reports to the Director of Accounting/Finance

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift , 2nd Shift .

Relocation is not provided and travel is required occasionally

Number of Openings for this position: 1