Financial Analyst II - Stow, OH

VetJobs•Stow, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for preparing and maintaining key financial models, conducting in-depth analyses of operating results, and developing analyses and reporting outcomes to senior-level management. The role focuses on annual plans, monthly forecasts, and analysis of revenue, margin, and other operating expenses. It also supports the monthly close process, financial statement and standard reporting package preparation, and financial reporting to Corporate HQ. The analyst may also participate in ad hoc projects as assigned. The role prepares and distributes daily sales and margin reports, monitors trends and variances, and provides analysis and commentary to help leadership understand financial performance. It develops reporting dashboards, prepares monthly department plans in collaboration with department heads, assists with month-end close and variance analysis, and develops and maintains financial models. The position may include an upwardly mobile career path toward a higher-level role, potentially involving management responsibility; relocation may be desirable or necessary for advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics.
3–5 years of finance experience.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Ability to work well with all levels of management.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Business Intelligence (BI).
Attention to detail and a quality-first approach.
Effective time management and personal organization.
Tenacity and a willingness to do what it takes.
Results orientation.
Commitment to continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.
Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly.
Flexibility to adapt to changing responsibilities.
Leadership, teamwork, and ability to create followership.
Strategic and tactical planning and project execution.

Nice To Haves

Desire for an upwardly mobile career path toward a higher-level position, potentially involving management responsibility.
Willingness or ability to relocate, which may be desirable or necessary for advancement.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute accurate daily sales and margin reports to organizational stakeholders.
Monitor trends, identify variances from expectations, and flag material deviations for review and investigation.
Analyze sales and margin impacts against forecasts and prior-year results, and provide commentary and data-driven insights on performance drivers.
Design and develop financial reporting dashboards.
Prepare monthly department plans in collaboration with department heads, gathering inputs and ensuring accuracy.
Assist with the month-end close process and prepare variance analysis commentary comparing results with forecasts.
Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models used for forecasting and reporting.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, custom reports, and special projects as directed by Finance leadership and senior management.
Support annual planning, monthly forecasting, financial statement and standard reporting package preparation, and financial reporting to Corporate HQ.