Business Analyst, Supply Chain

Avalign Technologies•Schaumburg, IL

About The Position

The Business Analyst is responsible for financial reporting, analysis and accounting activities that will help support business partners across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting plus 2-3 years related financial analysis experience.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and federal and state financial regulations.
Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Strong research and analysis skills.
Work requires professional written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to succeed in a team environment.
Must be able to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to identify dimensional problems and/or set-up problems and seek assistance when needed.
Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.
Strong analytical and technical skills to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Strong knowledge of PC tools, with high proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

Support business partners
Prepare reporting and analytics for growth initiatives and business strategy.
Maintain pricing and provide pricing analytics.
Create reporting and analytics for German and domestic vendors.
Support E&O initiatives across the surgical business
Responsible for performing special projects that improve profitability, process and performance of the overall business.
Vendors expedite reports and customers open order reports.
Support month-end close process
Initiate journal entries related to the assigned functional responsibilities.
Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations.
Create ad hoc month end reports/analytics as requested.
Assist management with financial analysis, forecasting and planning processes.
Learn and utilize all ERPs across the business for data and reporting.