Financial Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support profit management, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role analyzes operating results and translates financial information into actionable insights for finance leadership and business partners. The Analyst will help ensure forecasts reflect overall performance trends and the expected impact of key initiatives, contributing to quarterly business review and annual operating plan processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance manager or CFO in preparing and reviewing forecasts, ensuring overall trends and the effects of key business initiatives are represented accurately.
• Assist local CFO and market CFO with forecast performance analysis and related financial reviews.
• Review profitability across customers and vendors, identify underperforming areas, and assess factors contributing to results.
• Analyze revenue, margin, expense, and working-capital performance to provide context for business decisions.
• Quantify the financial impact of cost-control initiatives and communicate results to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to manage costs, reduce expenses, and improve profitability while supporting business objectives.
• Contribute to quarterly business review and annual operating plan processes by preparing analysis and supporting financial planning activities.
• Assist with monitoring costs, product equities, frequencies, and other statistical information related to price management.
• Present financial findings clearly, accurately, and in an organized manner to support planning, performance management, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain attention to data quality and reporting accuracy, working collaboratively to resolve questions or variances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a closely related field.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computer applications and financial reporting tools; experience working with financial data and reporting software is important.
• Ability to evaluate financial information, identify meaningful trends, and communicate findings clearly to finance and business stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to working with local and market finance teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA degree.
• CPA certification.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with organizational policies and the requirements of the position. Eligibility, plan details, and available offerings may vary based on employment status, location, and applicable policy. Details about the benefits package and other employment information can be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates are considered based on qualifications, skills, experience, and ability to perform the role’s requirements. Assistance or accommodations may be requested during the application or hiring process.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Planning
• Profitability Analysis
• Cost Management