Sr. Financial Analayst
About The Position
Provides support in one or more specialty areas within the Finance and Accounting function, including Cost Accounting, Business Support, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Audit, Accounting Services, and Centralized Transactions. This role designs, implements, and provides products, programs, projects, processes, and policies to support the Financial Planning and Analysis function. It involves providing financial services and consulting at the branch, team, and/or market level, performing analysis and interpretation of financial and other data, and directly supporting the Finance Manager and finance team. The position forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets, develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives, and participates in the expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances. It also prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports, builds process improvements to identify and track key operating metrics, creates financial models for P&L forecasting and strategic decisions, and interfaces with business, finance, sales, accounting, and IT partners. The role performs in-depth analysis on profitability, revenue trends, and other ad-hoc projects, conducts research, and prepares comprehensive evaluations and recommendations. Additionally, it assists with the budgeting process, tracks historical capital investments, and analyzes concession agreements and other third-party contracts.
Requirements
- Minimum 4-year college degree in Accounting or Finance or military experience.
- Minimum 2-3 years of related experience, in an accounting/financial analysis role
- Solid knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.
- Able to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses in a timely manner.
- Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
- Strong organizational / time management skills, and be detailed oriented.
- Strong process, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.) with advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups and pivot tables).
Nice To Haves
- CPA a plus
Responsibilities
- Designs, implements and provides products, programs, projects, processes and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function.
- Provides financial services and consulting at the branch, team and/or market level; performs analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly supports the Finance Manager and finance team.
- Forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets; develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
- Participates in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances.
- Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders.
- Builds process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools.
- Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions.
- Interfaces with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering.
- Performs analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects.
- Performs ad hoc research as necessary; prepares and presents comprehensive evaluations, proposals and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
- Assists with budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems and preparation of presentation materials.
- Tracks historical capital investments and assists with monthly capital expenditure forecasting.
- Analyzes concession agreements and other third party contracts and monitors compliance with financial terms and obligations.
- Supports business development team by providing financial information for business reviews and by analyzing performance of competitors, including identifying trends in competitors’ behavior.
Benefits
- Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
- Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
- Medicare Assistance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
- Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- Health, dental and vision plan options
- Spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) Retirement with company match
- Paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Legal insurance
- Pet insurance
- Gym memberships
- Home and auto insurance
- Leadership development program
- Peer coaching
- Collaborative career development plans
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
