Financial Analyst

Charlie's Produce•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is 100% on-site in Seattle, WA. Prepares financial analyses of operations, including financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. Tracks, measures, and works to improve all aspects of the company’s financial performance. Partnering with the CFO, takes a lead role in administering the annual budget process, working with division general managers and sales managers. Make process improvement recommendations in regard to functions throughout the organization and assist with the implementation of these recommendations.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major
Prior experience with annual budgeting process including working with managers across the company
Strong working knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis
Strong working knowledge of business enterprise and other computer software applications.
Demonstrated leadership and persuasion skills - ability to make recommendations and influence the targeted audience to adopt recommendations
Strong analytical skills relating to mathematical calculations, logical/relational similarities, and problem solving
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

CMA or CPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of reports that outline the company’s financial position in the areas of income, margins, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations
Assists in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
Monitors, analyzes, and reports monthly operating result variances against budget and forecast
Assists in the implementation and provides on-going support for profitability and productivity initiatives focusing on process improvements including the establishment and reporting of key performance indicators
Curiosity and initiative to identify and recommend improvements
Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient, and furnishes external reports, as necessary
Finance liaison with IT including improving existing systems and implementing new initiatives
Ongoing special projects and tasks as assigned