Finance Business Analyst

Job Title: Finance Business Analyst
Department: Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Classification: Full time; Exempt
Shift: Monday - Friday, core hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

At Silencer Central, we believe in being customer-oriented, getting stuff done, and expecting excellence in everything we do. These core values drive the work and passion of our team members, and they unite our business and customers. The Finance Business Analyst will play a critical role in maintaining, administering, and governing finance and accounting processes, and will support the planning, design, and continuous improvement of financial workflows and systems. In addition, the Finance Business Analyst will perform system testing and configuration tasks, fulfill ad-hoc reporting needs by designing and developing reports, and serve as the subject matter expert in financial processes and systems. Success in this role will require strong collaboration with the Finance & Analytics, Accounting, and Technology teams to effectively support and enhance financial systems and operations.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Conduct thorough analyses of existing business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities, enabling the optimization of workflows and the enhancement of operational efficiency, scalability, and flexibility
• Partner with business stakeholders to define financial data requirements, database fields, and specialized querying needs that support financial initiatives
• Translate business requirements into reporting solutions that deliver relevant, accurate, and user-friendly business insights
• Implement approved updates and enhancements across multiple financial systems
• Collaborate with finance and accounting leaders to develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards that accurately reflect operational results
• Adhere to reporting best practices, including creating, updating, and testing reports while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties across environments
• Report on the status of ongoing projects and outstanding reporting requests to ensure transparency and alignment
• Assist the Technology team by contributing to test plan creation, testing new controls, implementing updates, and supporting continuous process improvements
• Prepare and maintain documentation for system processes, changes, controls, and procedures
• Train and onboard new users on financial tools by providing guidance, support, and training materials for new and existing system functionality
• Perform other duties as needed to support the Finance & Analytics and Accounting departments

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics, or Information Systems required
• Prior work experience in finance or accounting-related fields preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and processes
• Strong technical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate issues and propose effective solutions
• Ability to lead, collaborate on, and coordinate process and system improvements across multiple business units, channels and departments
• Ability to create, manage, and optimize processes with a focus on scalability and continual improvement
• Ability to develop, prioritize, and manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take ownership of initiatives and deliver results under limited supervision
• Change-agent mindset, demonstrating a strong drive for process improvement rather than accepting the status quo
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Forward-thinking and strategic, balancing long-term goals when evaluating current initiatives
• Driven, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to prioritize initiatives based on ROI
• Knowledge of ERP systems, NetSuite experience highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced skills in Excel preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Silencer Central offers a competitive total compensation package that includes

• Salary: $56-$66k DOE.
• Unlimited PTO
• Incentive Bonus
• Company Paid Holidays
• Health insurance: Copayment Plus Plan or High-Deductible Health Plan with $750-$1,500 HSA match
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• LTD and STD insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount Program

Compensation
$56,000 - $66,000 per year