Financial Analyst III

Overview This role is with a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company, a leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation. Location On-site Compensation $50 per hour Schedule On-site Contract Term 1 year long contract with high likelihood of extension/conversion to full time employee. Position Overview – Financial Analyst III The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. A typical financial analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients. Responsibilities Analyze and evaluate marketing programs and develop & recommend improvements by team based on product growth plan, profit and ROI/KPI analysis, historical performance data, and company strategic initiatives Work with cross-functional teams to plan marketing and promotion spend allocation to validate ROI and alignment with company and strategic goals Institute improvements for MDF management across the organization, including data housing, communication, and variance management Consolidate bottoms-up MDF forecasts for both monthly target planning and annual management planning by account by category. Analyze historical marketing programs performance to identify areas of improvement and innovation Prepare and deliver regular data-driven insights of marketing programs to the internal stakeholders Manage and publish daily, bi-weekly, and monthly MDF reporting, budget status, forecast accuracy, financial metrics by category, and channel spend analysis Analyze strategic initiative programs based on profit and ROI analysis and provide recommendations to leadership Required Skills Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field 5-7 years financial and/or accounting experience required. Very strong business analytical skills, financial acumen, budget management know-how required A proven self-starter and a highly motivated individual with a strong ability to aggregate and consolidate from disparate data sources not readily available or stored Experience with managing and tracking budget Experience with developing financial and operational analysis and presenting information to management Strong financial and general accounting knowledge Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills, familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems #J-18808-Ljbffr