Financial Analyst (On-Site)

Blanchard Machinery•West Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst works under the direct supervision of the Budget and Forecasting Manager and ensures the proper and timely preparation of weekly, monthly, annual, and off-cycle financial reports for use throughout the organization. The role also assists with developing, enhancing, and automating financial reports. It is an on-site position at Blanchard Machinery Company’s headquarters in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2–3 years of consecutive related experience.
Ability to work on-site at the company’s headquarters in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Strong computer skills in an MS Office environment and advanced Excel skills.
High personal integrity and ability to handle highly confidential information.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with executives, managers, employees, vendors, and customers.
Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to navigate change productively and support organizational goals and objectives.
Sound technical skills, willingness to pursue training and development, continuously build knowledge, and share expertise.
Self-directed approach and commitment to building a supportive, positive, high-performance culture.
Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Promote the company’s vision, mission, values, and a positive work environment, while completing responsibilities safely.
Prepare and schedule weekly, monthly, annual, and off-cycle reports, prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
Serve as a primary point of contact for financial reporting projects with the Budget and Forecasting Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
Develop a catalog of available financial reports and assist with improving and automating reporting.
Assist the Budget and Forecasting Manager with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
Work with accounting personnel to validate data used in financial reporting from CODA, DBS, and ancillary systems.
Calculate operational and financial KPIs and prepare performance dashboards.
Review monthly financial performance with functional leaders, identify trends, and advise on cost mitigation and control.
Contribute to the annual financial plan, perform sensitivity analyses, and maintain consistency in financial modeling routines.
Coach employees on financial matters and build financial acumen among business and operations leaders.
Ensure internal controls are in place and functioning to protect company assets and the credibility of financial results.
Prepare periodic forecasts for regional and company near-term planning at the direction of the Budget and Forecasting Manager and CFO.
Work with the Accounting Department on month-end and year-end close processes.
Assemble and summarize data for reports on financial status and risks.
Conduct studies of past, future, and comparative business performance and develop forecast models.
Lead process improvement and policy development initiatives affecting the function.
Perform other duties as assigned.