Finance Operational Analyst - Remote

Overview

The Finance Operational Analyst provides financial support for critical, time-bound processes including the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and the month-end close cycle. This role assists with data gathering, trending, modeling, forecasting, planning, and reporting. The analyst collects information from across the organization to build models that provide insight into underlying business dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial and business-related analyses, research, and forecasts as directed.
• Compile and prepare accurate and timely reports; communicate insights using tables, graphs, and charts.
• Analyze alternatives, develop recommendations, and conduct research using multiple sources.
• Develop and prepare analytical and statistical reports supporting business activities.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for the assigned business area, including variance analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Contribute to critical planning and analysis processes.
• Partner with other departments to prepare analyses and identify improvement opportunities that can positively impact the bottom line.
• Support functional and cross-functional projects and implement process improvements within the functional area.
• Articulate the impact of analysis, modeling, and business decision support on key financial measures (e.g., Gross Profit, Operating Margin, DOH, DSO, etc.).
• Conceptualize, develop, and present business cases to department financial leadership.
• Serve as an informed team member by providing analysis and some project direction input.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.

Experience

• 0-2 years FP&A experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to ask relevant questions.
• Novice to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and related software.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding analytical skills (numerical and verbal).
• Strong strategic planning, financial and operations/business background (not purely financial).
• Strong business acumen.
• Good judgment, including times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate/range: The employer anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual pay will depend on factors including education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• 401k
• Flexible PTO plan
• Remote work option
• Health benefits: first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Mentorship program/developmental opportunities

Additional benefits programs candidates may be eligible for include:

• Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account (subject to eligibility requirements and program terms and conditions)
• Benefits are subject to meeting eligibility requirements and terms and conditions, and to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Washington-specific paid time off details are referenced in the original posting.

Location

• Remote role: performed remotely from the associate’s primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so.
• Remote associates may be required to come to the office or other locations for necessary business reasons or if directed by their manager.
• Travel (minor): may require travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during the normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required to complete job duties.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the job selection process.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.