Financial Analyst

W S DARLEY & CO•Itasca, IL

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About The Position

W.S. Darley & Co. is seeking a Financial Analyst (FP&A) to provide financial support and planning for the Equipment division and corporate support functions (HR, Legal, IT, Marketing). The role conducts accurate performance and variance analyses, and partners with Equipment and functional leadership to forecast results, evaluate scenarios, and support operating decisions. About W.S. Darley & Co: Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) remains a family owned and operated business, supplying the highest quality equipment solutions to its military and first responder customers. With origins in the equipment distribution and Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a family of leading innovate emergency equipment brands and innovative solutions. Darley prides itself on delivering the highest quality solutions and services from its corporate headquarters in Itasca, IL and its’ ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing operations in Chippewa Falls, WI and Janesville, IA. Darley Defense, a division of the W.S. Darley company, specializes in using existing contracts to distribute products and services to the Federal Government. Darley Defense specializes in special operational equipment and fire and emergency services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
1+ years of applicable or internship experience, desired
Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and general ledger concepts.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ability to build, understand, and maintain complex models and analyses.
Broad ERP/reporting knowledge; ability to extract and validate data from ERP and reporting tools.
Analytical problem solving; ability to recognize anomalies, determine root causes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Clear written and verbal communication; able to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders with concise, consistent messaging.
Collaborative working style with strong cross-functional partnering skills; strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Produce weekly/monthly/quarterly performance and variance reporting (actual versus budget and forecast) for the Equipment division, corporate support functions and in support of business reviews.
Define and track key operating KPIs (margins, performance vs budget, working capital metrics, etc).
Support annual corporate budgeting and periodic forecasting of financials, including cash flow.
Develop and maintain models for project/proposal cost and margin analysis; conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis and compare actual results to expected outcomes.
Develop ERP training and onboarding curriculum for Finance new hires and interns.
Support accounts payable and receivable activities on an as needed basis.