Business Financial Analyst

Westmoreland • Lone Tree, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Financial Analyst supports financial planning, accounting close, operational analysis, and management reporting for assigned operations or corporate functions. The role owns recurring deliverables and defined analyses from preparation through review and follow-up, including forecast inputs, life-of-mine and budget support, journal entries, accruals, account analysis, reconciliations, weekly cost and revenue updates, and monthly variance reporting. The analyst develops knowledge of company processes, operations, customers, and financial systems, and connects accounting results to operating drivers and business decisions.

The position works with operations, accounting, supply chain, site personnel, and financial leadership. It may require overseeing the work of other accountants and analysts and providing guidance and leadership to other areas of the business. The role contributes to developing a financial plan for the operation that supports the organization’s overall financial goals.

The position works from home, with periodic work on location as required. It involves prolonged sitting and extended data input, occasional lifting of files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds, use of office equipment, and sufficient mobility to travel. The expected annual pay is $80,000–$95,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and directly related certifications.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Business Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant experience preparing reports for business-minded stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical ability and a strong sense of process and presentation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements.
• Detail- and process-oriented approach.
• Business partnership and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close by preparing journal entries, accruals, reclasses, account analyses, balance sheet reconciliations, royalty and production tax calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Own assigned life-of-mine, budget, and forecast inputs for cost centers, operating areas, capital projects, working capital items, and KPIs from preparation through review and follow-up.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, prior periods, and operating expectations; identify relevant cost, revenue, timing, volume, rate, labor, materials, outside services, and equipment drivers.
• Prepare weekly financial updates summarizing expected costs and revenue by operating area versus plan and highlighting risks, opportunities, and follow-up items.
• Prepare monthly management reporting schedules, variance explanations, financial statement support, working capital explanations, site KPI commentary, and capital project support schedules.
• Support ARO/FAS 143 calculations by gathering operational assumptions, updating schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and reconciling related accounting impacts for review.
• Maintain dashboards, reporting workbooks, and analysis templates used for operating reviews, management reporting, forecasting, and budget cycles.
• Partner with operations, accounting, supply chain, and site personnel to resolve data discrepancies, coding issues, invoice questions, accrual needs, and close-related items.
• Support audit, compliance, and internal control requirements by maintaining accurate workpapers, evidence, and documentation.
• Oversee the work of other accountants and analysts and provide guidance and leadership to other areas of the business, as needed.
• Work with the Financial leadership team to develop an operational financial plan that contributes to the organization’s overall financial goals.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a generous match
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Monthly wellness financial incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
• Personal health advocates, telemedicine, surgery concierge services, and diabetes care
• Short-term disability and long-term disability coverage at no cost
• Basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost
• Optional supplemental life insurance and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree