Financial Analyst 1
About The Position
As a financial analyst, you will be a key partner to Ziegenfelder’s Finance & Accounting Tribe. This role requires you to be a critical thinker and doer who can track current performance, identify trends, and assist in forecasting future outcomes, while being a well-respected and valued partner across the organization. You will be responsible for supporting the company-wide financial planning and analysis process, conducting analytics on company financials, utilizing FP&A system tools, and providing broad decision support analytics to assist business leaders. In this capacity, you will support our forecast and planning efforts across the company as well as all analytical reporting. You will think critically about the company’s short- and long-term strategic and financial priorities and actively seek opportunities to provide the data that drives decision making throughout the company. This role, supported by a strong Finance & Accounting Tribe, will assist in developing and driving a proactive, collaborative partnership among the Leadership Team, participating in constructive and engaging conversations, monitoring stakeholder feedback, and identifying trends and opportunities to advance Ziegenfelder’s overall business & mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Nice To Haves
- 1 to 2 years of experience in an Accounting or Financial Analysis role
- Experience with reporting and analytics platforms such as Microsoft Power BI
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial risks related to projects, investments, and operational changes
- Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and other departments to provide financial reporting and business insights
- Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
- Maintain the standard costing system, including annual cost rollups and periodic updates
- Analyze manufacturing cost variances, including material, labor, and overhead costs
- Assist in creating or maintaining interactive dashboards utilizing tools such as Power BI
- Perform detailed financial analyses to support business decisions and strategic planning
- Evaluate historical and current financial data to assess organizational performance
- Update and maintain internal financial reports
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis and explain results to stakeholders
- Support monthly close activities and financial reporting processes
- Develop a strong understanding of the company's products, operations, and business drivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
