Senior Financial Analyst

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing financial analysis for our Business teams. Having a deep understanding of the underlying data, being able to spot and correct errors in financially relevant system interfaces used for material consumption, and sharing key financial insights through interactive visual dashboards is core to this position. Provides consultancy advisement in business modeling and feasibility analysis to support strategic decision-making in day-to-day operations decisions, and for new business proposals. Collects, reports and provides financial comparison analysis on global programs. Develops and maintains various reports for Management, Business partners and the Clients, including databases used for report visualizations. Monitors material inventory consumption and ERP system interfaces. Process and escalate anomalies with stakeholders to find a resolution. Utilize SAP for cost allocation input to ensure that costs are accurately distributed across various departments, projects, or cost centers. Collects, reports and provides financial comparison analysis on global programs. Audits and reports key performance data of clients. Evaluates price calculations and cost implications on the business. Develops various reports for management, business partners and the clients. Assists with the creation of the annual financial plan, program budgets etc. Generates department or business unit budgets based on plans, and provides analysis of those budgets. Interprets budgets and underlying budget assumptions. Audits and helps refine or develop improved processes to ensure efficiency and internal controls. Supports the monthly closing process by analyzing preliminary P&L’s for errors and deviations to forecast and provides comparative analysis. Assists the team during peak periods in all aspects of running the business as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years Financial Planning and Analysis experience.
• University degree in Business or Finance; MBA preferred.
• Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office – Highly proficient at EXCEL.
• Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Systems and data management experience with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred).

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultancy advisement in business modeling and feasibility analysis to support strategic decision-making in day-to-day operations decisions, and for new business proposals.
• Collects, reports and provides financial comparison analysis on global programs.
• Develops and maintains various reports for Management, Business partners and the Clients, including databases used for report visualizations.
• Monitors material inventory consumption and ERP system interfaces.
• Process and escalate anomalies with stakeholders to find a resolution.
• Utilize SAP for cost allocation input to ensure that costs are accurately distributed across various departments, projects, or cost centers.
• Audits and reports key performance data of clients.
• Evaluates price calculations and cost implications on the business.
• Assists with the creation of the annual financial plan, program budgets etc.
• Generates department or business unit budgets based on plans, and provides analysis of those budgets.
• Interprets budgets and underlying budget assumptions.
• Audits and helps refine or develop improved processes to ensure efficiency and internal controls.
• Supports the monthly closing process by analyzing preliminary P&L’s for errors and deviations to forecast and provides comparative analysis.
• Assists the team during peak periods in all aspects of running the business as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior