Financial Reporting Analyst

Financial Reporting AnalystAre you a financial whiz with a knack for numbers and a passion for making a real impact at a fast-moving, growing company that's making a lasting impact in the world? MDHearing, the largest seller of OTC hearing aids in the US, is on the hunt for a dynamic Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team. If you're a go-getter who's great to work with, curious, driven by initiative and looking for your next challenging opportunity we want to hear from you!This role is a hybrid role that will assist the Marketing group in financial modeling and reporting the efficiency of our marketing spends, which in turn is our primary driver of our revenue / profitability while also assisting the Finance group with various other Finance related tasks. The following tasks make up a bulk of the work in this Chicago based role:Financial Modeling, Analysis & ReportingRevenue Analytics - analyze advertising campaign performance data that drives our marketing efficiency ratio (MER) and report back to leadership/ownership on an adhoc and monthly basis via regular reporting. By analyzing our main marketing channel spends and Gross MER's, we can optimize spends and reallocate marketing budgets to the higher Gross MER channels/campaigns.Revenue Forecasting - utilize detailed financial models to predict revenue by channel and inbound lead volumes; create dashboards to analyze efficiency and optimize advertising spend. Our main marketing channels consist of Print (Inserts, Magazines, FSI's & Direct Mail), Digital, TV & Podcasts.Reporting to Leadership/External Stakeholders - employee will summarize the findings above on a campaign/channel basis and present these findings on an as-needed basis in our Management Reporting to ownership / leadership.Overall Understanding of EBITDA Drivers, which include Gross MER, Hearing Aid Return Rates, and Gross Margin %'s by Product. Having a firm understanding of our overall P&L will in turn drive decision making on the marketing front when taken into account with the Revenue Analytics/Forecasting above.What Skills We Would Love To SeeCurious & Initiative-Driven: You love to dig into data in excel and find the "but why?" behind the numbers and results. Your proactive approach means you're always looking for ways to improve and innovate whether its processes or results.Technically Adept and Willing to Learn: In addition to loving Excel, you love the challenge of learning new data analysis tools like Google Data Studio and other data analysis tools.Team Player: Have an ego? Not here. We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued, and is eager to support anyone in the company, no matter the task.Independent: Strong action/results orientation with the ability to work independently and be self-motivated and proactive in achieving objectivesEffective Communication and Collaboration: Foster open communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including operations and management to facilitate efficient workflow, address challenges, and achieve organizational goals effectively.Impact Maker: You're not just looking for a job – you're looking to make a difference in the world. At MDHearing, your work will directly contribute to helping people hear better and live better.What Skills We Need To SeeEducation: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldExperience: Relevant work experience in a Finance related role and familiarity with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, Google Docs and familiarity with Google Data Studio (reporting)Analytical Skills: Strong ability to create and interpret financial modelsReady to join us? Apply now and let's make a difference together!