Financial Analyst

VSP Vision Care • Cynthian, OH

14d

About The Position

Perform financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations. Research, analyze, and report fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; make recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues Research, analyze, and report fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impacts; make recommendations for corrective actions Assist in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans Monitor and evaluate individual department expenses and identify any specific trends to assist in cost control Recommend changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources Prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making Analyze and interpret various financial reports and statistics to management; make recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of financial analysis or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis
• Demonstrated ability to document, propose, negotiate and present approaches and solutions
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems
• Ability to visualize and create plans for future business outcomes and changes
• Thorough understanding of business implications, interdependencies and system interfaces
• Strong conflict management skills
• Proficient at facilitating meetings, and negotiating across all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Proven ability to effectively communicate information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals or groups at all levels of the organization
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment the in performance of his/her job duties

Nice To Haves

• Accounting foundation
• Budget forecasting
• Cost analysis
• ERP SAP familiarity/knowledge

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations.
• Research, analyze, and report fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; make recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues
• Research, analyze, and report fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impacts; make recommendations for corrective actions
• Assist in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans
• Monitor and evaluate individual department expenses and identify any specific trends to assist in cost control
• Recommend changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources
• Prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making
• Analyze and interpret various financial reports and statistics to management; make recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees