Finance Analyst

What will you do in this role? As a Finance Analyst

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The role will also be responsible for the following:

- Assist in developing, preparing, and consolidating the monthly reforecast and annual business planning process. Multiple entity P&L, B/S, and Cash Flow required. - Provide detailed analysis of financial results, variance to budget, and tracking to forecast. - Respond to inquiries regarding financial results and margin projections. - Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with other projects as needed. - Help lead the cash forecast development, preparation, and consolidation. - Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports. - Assist in preparing wires and serve as backup for Treasury-related activities. - Maintain division cost tracker for all expenses to help ensure invoices are coded accurately. - Perform daily operational functions critical to the business unit. - Design and build dashboards to measure performance and assist in directing team’s efforts towards initiatives with the largest impact. - Focus on continuous business process improvements, challenge current processes and procedures and implement improvements where possible.

Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Data Management

- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. - Evaluate financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks. - Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Present findings and insights to management, highlighting trends, opportunities, and potential risks. - Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets. - Ensure data accuracy and integrity for financial reporting purposes.

Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis

- Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. - Collaborate with department heads to gather budget inputs and provide analysis on budget variances. - Analyze and explain variances between budgeted and actual financial performance. - Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness.

Ad-Hoc Financial Projects:

- Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance or VP of Finance. - Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of best practices.

You Have:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Accounting preferred) - 5+ years accounting/finance experience - Homebuilding experience is strong - Strong data systems skills - advanced Excel experience (a must) - Preferred experience with Vena financial planning software - Experience with financial models - Experience with business planning - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills - Strong drive for results is essential with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive - Ability to work within a team environment - Strong understanding of Financial Statements - Ability turning big data into a story - Comfort in ambiguity and desire to be a self-starter

You Might Also Have:

- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. - Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. - Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Benefits & Perks

- Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP - Time Off benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, refresh, floating holidays, and parental leave - Home purchase discount - Tuition Reimbursement - Expected Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 Annual Salary - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives in the form of quarterly bonus opportunity.

All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates.

Business Unit -

Oakwood Homes