Job description
Overview:
The
Financial Analyst will have responsibilities of budgeting, forecasting and reporting in several areas within the Company’s finances, providing company stakeholders with an understanding of the drivers in variances. The Analyst will be the subject matter expert on all things relating to the areas they work, as it pertains to the various internal users of this data, and its derivatives. This will necessitate regular coordination with various internal groups to ensure alignment. Additionally, the Analyst will play a role in developing robust financial models, pro-forma financial statements, and other requirements as part of high-visibility corporate strategic initiatives. The Analyst must have organizational and time management skills, and the ability to solution.
Responsibilities:
- Assist driving the budgeting and forecasting processes by partnering with key business functions to understand the activities driving financial performance and coordinate related inputs
- Develop financials models and proactively look for ways to improve existing models & processes
- Provide financial support to functional teams across the business to drive strategic decision making and support business activities
- Perform detailed analysis of financial metrics, providing actionable insights to management and leveraging trends to support forecasting and financial planning processes
- Analyze past results by performing variance analysis and identify trends to make recommendations for improvement
- Support monthly financial reporting by providing analysis of financial trends in comparison with expectations and past performance. Write up and visualize the key takeaways or findings in a non-financial voice for understanding across the organization
- Manage and Report on rebates and earned discounts as needed
- Validate store-delivered pricing accuracy in system output by maintaining all variables in addition to product cost – taxability, sourcing fees, markup, etc.
- Work with suppliers, Sourcing and Finance partners to resolve price discrepancies
- Ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or related field
- 1-2 years of relevant experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required. Intermediate experience of Excel & PowerPoint
- The ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple often competing interests while working independently
- Some understanding of SAP a plus
- Solid understanding of general business and financial accounting principles
- Ability to “make it happen” and embracing of the Culture of Accountability
- Strong analytical mindset and research abilities
- Demonstrated attention to detail as well as the ability to distill & summarize results
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
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