Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II

Location: Cranberry Township, PA (Hybrid role - in office Tu-Thurs, WFH Monday and Friday.)

Pay range: $34 - $37/hr

Job Responsibilities

Must have moderate excel skills - vlookups, pivot tables, sumifs

Prepare, review and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports

Understand key business drivers and track key performance indicators

Assist finance incentive team with field inquiries and payout statements and communications

Help monitor the company's performance against its quarterly, annual and long-range strategic plan

Assist in preparing financial models and analytical reports to drive business decisions

Assist project teams with financial guidance, participate in special projects and complete ad hoc requests

Ensure delivery of financial commitments, drive process standardization initiatives and assist with streamlining financial reporting processes

Support business units and corporate departments in managing and forecasting costs and capital projects, as well as calculating/validating returns or performing lookback analysis on projects and initiatives

Calculate/validate returns or perform lookback analysis on projects and initiatives

Perform research and analysis as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline;

3-5 years of FP&A experience; retail experience preferred

Strong background in financial planning and business analytics

Experience with an ERP system

Experience with data analytics tools, methodologies and dashboarding / visualization applications, PowerBI a plus Smartview, Essbase experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of financial valuation and modelling techniques

Technology acumen a plus

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to manage multiple deliverables, excellent time management & prioritization

Dynamic communication and team building skills

Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience

Strong ambition and an ability to deal with ambiguity while working towards results

Proven track record of standing alone and not shying away from difficult or unpopular positions

Flexibility and ability to "shift gears" frequently; as the business continues to evolve, focus will vary from tactical day-to-day operations management to sophisticated long-term strategy considerations