Financial Analyst

Catania Oils•Ayer, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of experience in the edible oils industry, is seeking a passionate and driven Financial Analyst. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can contribute to a team that values respect, excellence, and customer focus. The company emphasizes a culture of ownership, quality work, and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required.
1-3 years experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel & PowerBI).
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills.
Ability to complete projects timely and accurately critical.
Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Strong analytical, verbal and written skills.
Solid working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Solid data management and reporting experience through the use of Microsoft office tools; V lookups, pivot tables, MS access or other data bases, familiar with macros, queries, etc.
PowerBI experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail/food & beverage industry a plus.
Accounting/GAAP knowledge.
Adaptive Insights experience a plus but not necessary.
Accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the Sales Forecasting reporting process using Excel Pivot tables, Adaptive Planning Software and PowerBI.
Assist in the yearly budgeting process and monthly forecasting process.
Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations.
Prepare monthly financial reports.
Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.
Maintain budget and reforecast information in Adaptive Planning.
Assist with analyses, development of recommendations, and regular statistical reporting.
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
Assist in the transformation of the sales and financial reporting process from historical only data to real time actionable results through the use of PowerBi and other ERP related reporting mechanisms.
Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed.
Audit monthly financial records to identify price discrepancies, budget inaccuracies or cost savings beneficial to the overall financial success of the company.