Financial Analyst II

Niagara Water•Diamond Bar, CA

17d

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for collecting, reporting and interpreting key financial information for decision makers both within and outside of the Finance Department. This role provides financial expertise, analysis, and guidance in direct support of the company’s leadership team, collaborating with team members at all levels of the company. The analyst will develop financial and data models to aid in better understanding overall financial performance and wealth enhancement, and create and/or generate necessary reporting and analyses for business segments, brands, and products in support of strategic decision making. Responsibilities include complex and comprehensive financial activities or functions related to P&L management, including ownership, oversight, and support of profitability analysis, operating expense trends, business plan development, budgeting, cost accounting, and other areas relating to financial or managerial accounting and analysis. The role involves designing, developing, and preparing accurate and timely reports and analyses, providing financial guidance and general business direction for influencing business decisions and the achievement of strategic goals. The analyst will investigate and explain variances or unexpected results, and design, develop, implement, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports that provide management with information used in the decision-making process of various initiatives/projects. This position also provides financial leadership in all aspects of current and prospective business ventures, assists in the analysis of financial data, and extracts and defines relevant information. The Financial Analyst II is expected to assume a leadership role within the finance department and drive initiatives to successful conclusion. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, etc)
Proficiency with preparing and modeling financial ratios and analytics
Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Access)
Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments with limited guidance in a changing environment
Strong problem solving/ analytical skills
Ability to seek and obtain information from a wide range of sources and individuals both within, and outside of, the Finance department
Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately.
Excellent presentation, communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing projects
Previous experience with Oracle or other ERP system, preferred
MBA in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Provide financial expertise, analysis, and guidance in direct support of the company’s leadership team collaborating with team members at all levels of the company.
Develop financial and data models to aid in better understanding overall financial performance and wealth enhancement.
Create and/or generate necessary reporting and analyses for business segments, brands, and products in support of strategic decision making.
Responsible for complex and comprehensive financial activities or functions related to P&L management including ownership, oversight, and support of profitability analysis, operating expense trends, business plan development, budgeting, cost accounting and other areas relating to financial or managerial accounting and analysis.
Design, develop and prepare accurate and timely reports and analysis, providing financial guidance and general business direction for influencing business decisions and the achievement of strategic goals.
Investigate and explain variances or unexpected results
Design, develop, implement, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports that provide management with information used in the decision-making process of various initiatives/projects.
Provide financial leadership in all aspects of current and prospective business ventures.
Assist in the analysis of financial data and extract and define relevant information.
Assume leadership role within the finance department and drive initiatives to successful conclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities