Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting FP&A processes in planning, forecasting, and analytics. This individual will be collaborating with business partners to find solutions for issues facing the company. Responsibilities Responsibilities and job functions include but are not limited to the following: Planning & Forecasting Support the development of the annual operating budget and long-term strategic growth plans relating to sales, margin, and expenses Monitor actual financial performance, compared to budget & forecast and interpret variances during the month-end close by reconciling results and consulting with manager to provide responses to finance regarding variances Build and maintain complex financial models using Excel & incorporate trends gathered from disparate sources Partner with the Accounting department to process accruals in accordance with month-end close Load budget and forecast into Host Analytics system Reporting & Analysis Support calculation and issuance of the quarterly ambassador commission payouts for the Wellness Partnership Program Responsible for ad-hoc requests and analysis relating to sales, margin, and/or expenses Support preparation of month-end financial reporting packages & management presentations Conduct deep dives into performance metrics & develop root cause analyses Maintain, enhance, and further develop dashboards and reporting Other Functions Assist with projects as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities listed. Qualifications Education/Certification Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent combination of experience and instruction Required Knowledge Working knowledge of financial and accounting principles Advanced PC skills and proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience Required 1-2 years of finance/accounting experience Skill and Ability Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with a high degree of proficiency in data retrieval/manipulation, development of forecasting models, financial analyses, & experience creating and managing business plan Ability to work with ambiguity and synthesize complex data to draw business insights Strong attention to detail & accuracy in work products Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to effectively communicate a point of view to all levels of management, and cross-functional teams Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects within tight timelines Proactively initiates changes to improve work processes & takes responsibility beyond the scope of the current position The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr