Financial Analyst

The Paradies Shops • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Paradies Lagardere is looking for a Financial Analyst to support reporting and budgeting within an FP&A function. Qualified individuals will play an active role in monthly analyses, monthly/semi-annual/annual planning processes and ad hoc reporting. This role will be heavily focused on the Corporate Division of the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required
• 3+ years' experience in reporting and/or financial analysis
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-unit business (restaurant or retail ideal)
• Accounting/GAAP knowledge
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SAP & TM1 (or similar) systems experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative, self-motivated
• High standards of accuracy; detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Improve financial performance of the business by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management
• Key contributor to the G&A budgeting, forecasting and reporting efforts
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Track business improvement plans and measure progress against defined targets
• Support the development of monthly financial reports and dashboards for senior management
• Review monthly financial statements and participate in accounting close cycle to ensure accuracy of the financial statements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and generate reports upon request from management
• Monthly KPI reporting
• Visible partner to division management

What This Job Offers

• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees