Financial Analyst

Job Description Financial Analyst

SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst with a strong focus on variance analysis and reporting to join our FP&A department. This role will play a critical part identifying cost and expense trends, digging into the variances to budget and prior periods and delivering key insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will be curious and persistent with a preference for strong data analysis experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Accuracy, efficiency and innovation tracking trends across full P&L.

- Monitor and analyze monthly variances, providing detailed explanations and reports with recommendations for improvements.

- Collaborate with department heads to understand spending trends and ensure budget adherence.

- Support financial forecasting and scenario planning for strategic decision-making.

- Prepare and present financial reports to leadership, highlighting significant trends and variances.

- Assist in preparing presentations for Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), Board of Directors (BOD), Executive Leadership meetings and adhoc requests.

- Prepare monthly tax and auditor standard reports and provide support during financial audits.

- Ensure data accuracy by maintaining and updating financial models and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

- 1+ year of experience in finance, logistics or related areas.

- Strong proficiency in Excel.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize data and present actionable insights.

- Data analysis experience is preferred.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

1+ year of experience in finance, logistics or related areas.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

This position requires the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

This position requires the ability to perform statistical analysis of customers, suppliers and internal information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There is the need for filing, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting boxes up to 30 lbs. General upkeep is required of the personal work space and department area. It is necessary to climb and descend stairs daily and evacuate the building quickly in case of emergency. Employees must be able to hear in order to perform their essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.