Financial Analyst - Cost

HD Supply•Atlanta, GA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves gathering disparate data from various sources, analyzing and normalizing it to ensure data integrity. The Financial Analyst will provide consistent, relevant, and accurate data, along with guidance and knowledge of available data and definitions for analysis. The position requires independence in resolving complex data issues and may involve providing guidance to junior personnel. The work environment is comfortable and indoors with minimal physical demands and no travel required.

Requirements

BS/BA in a related discipline OR MS/MA in a related field.
2-5 years of experience in a related field (for BS/BA) OR 2-4 years of experience in a related field (for MS/MA).
Skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
Ability to work with increasing independence, receiving guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues.
Ability to prepare spreadsheets for data analysis.
Ability to prepare reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests.
Ability to provide recommendations based on findings and analysis.
Ability to provide input on policies and procedures.
Ability to participate in department and interdepartmental projects.

Nice To Haves

Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
Gathers and compiles raw data, conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks, and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
Analyzes, reports, and makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks.
Determines trends and prepares cost analyses.
Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis.
Prepares reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests.
May make presentations.
Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis.
Provides input on policies and procedures.
Participates in department and interdepartmental projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.