Financial Analyst

With limited supervision, the financial analyst is responsible for compiling and preparing financial reports (monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates, and ten-year plan); providing meaningful and concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods; and is the liaison to Operations’ region management and budget coordinators.

Liaison with various region and department management and staff and finance and accounting staff.

Compile and prepare financial reports: reporting cycles include monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates and developing a ten-year financial plan each year. Liaison with field administrative analysts for analysis as needed.

Provide meaningful and concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods. Perform special projects and analysis as required.

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Develop profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, manage accounts receivable for independent profit centers and develop recommendations for cash flow and profit improvements.

Coordinate the preparation and routing of project authorization documentation.

Create purchase requisitions for departmental needs.

Process and reconcile invoices against open departmental requisitions.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor's degree).

Three or more years related expense required for Analyst level. More than five years related work experience in financial forecasting, financial modeling, financial analysis and/or accounting with an emphasis in financial analysis for senior level.

Thorough understanding of accounting financial statements to facilitate modeling.

Expert Excel skills needed for financial modeling.

Working knowledge of Access, SAP, Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint helpful.

Ability to bring a high level of business analysis skills in coordinating the matrix of functional organizational while maintaining the legal entity integrity.

Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints. Ability to ascertain how transaction affects all areas of financial statements.

Ability to function well under pressure.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to interact well with all levels of management and team members.

Periodic overtime will be required, especially during the planning process, current estimate or during other critical times.

Some travel required.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Support the Company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.