Financial Analyst

## Financial AnalystApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Birmingham, AL, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26\_0000022396**Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis****SUMMARY:**The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis supports Motion's Executive, Finance, and Operational Leadership by contributing to world class financial analyses and providing thought-provoking, value-adding insight into the group's financial performance. Assists with the identification of operational improvement opportunities and drives decision- making by collecting, managing, analyzing, and disseminating financial information and analyses.**JOB DUTIES*** Designs and implements financial models and key performance indicator reports to drive value in the business.* Analyzes profit & loss statements, explains variances in performance, and monitors actions to ensure delivery of financial commitments.* Performs trend and sensitivity analysis to evaluate key challenges and opportunities.* Prepares and participates in financial and operational discussions with business leaders.* Serves as a business partner with various leaders to drive additional profitability through analysis and reporting.* Identifies and drives process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad- hoc reports, tools, and dashboards.* Performs customer and product profitability analysis.* Increases productivity by developing automated reporting and modeling tools.* Assists in the creation of executive presentations.* Leads and participates in ad hoc projects assigned by the manager.* Performs other duties as assigned.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited institution and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Analysis/Planning. Typically requires experience with data modeling, analysis, and data visualization/business intelligence tools.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel to include VBA, pivot tables and complex formulas.* Displays project management ability to coordinate tasks, timelines, and resources.* Proven problem-solving skills.* Ability to identify and communicate solutions to complex business opportunities in a time- critical environment.* Must be highly organized and detail oriented.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:****LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:** None Required.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** No Supervisory Responsibility**BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:** No**COMPANY INFORMATION:** Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.**DISCLAIMER:** This job Description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr