Financial Analyst II - Stow, OH

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Stow, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II prepares and maintains key financial models, conducts in-depth analysis of operating results, and develops analyses and reports 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 participates in ad hoc projects as assigned. The position prepares and distributes daily sales and margin reports, monitors trends and variances, and provides analysis and commentary on sales and margin performance against forecasts and prior-year results. It develops financial reporting dashboards and monthly department headcount and expense plans in collaboration with department heads. The analyst also prepares month-end variance analysis, develops and maintains financial models, and undertakes other analyses and special projects as directed by Finance leadership and senior management. The role is intended for someone seeking an upwardly mobile career path that could lead to a higher-level position, potentially involving management responsibility. Relocation may be desirable and may be necessary for advancement.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Willingness or ability to relocate, which may be desirable and may be necessary for advancement.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute accurate daily sales and margin reports to organizational stakeholders.
Monitor sales and margin trends, identify variances from expectations, and flag material deviations for review and investigation.
Analyze sales and margin impacts against forecast and prior-year results, providing commentary and data-driven insights about performance drivers and areas requiring attention.
Design and develop financial reporting dashboards.
Prepare monthly department plans, including headcount and expenses, in collaboration with department heads.
Assist with the month-end close process and prepare detailed variance analysis commentary comparing performance with forecast.
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, analysis of revenue, margin, and operating expenses, financial statement and standard reporting package preparation, and financial reporting to Corporate HQ.
Maintain organized issue records for assigned transactional purchasing support, follow up proactively to closure, and escalate issues requiring commercial decisions or corrective action.