Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Maui Jim Sunglasses•Peoria, IL

2d•$78,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The position will provide financial analysis and support to the business in multiple ways with a dedicated focus on profitability analysis. The role will require a deep understanding of all components of net sales, product costs and marginality impacting overall profitability in order to organize, communicate and present timely, accurate and actional financial reporting to the Finance team and key leaders across the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3-4 years of relevant experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Fundamental skill set in Microsoft Access
Solid accounting knowledge
Ability to analyze financial data
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Quick to adapt and manage priorities
Attention to detail
Ability to efficiently process multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines concurrently
Problem solving skills
Team player able to focus on team needs first
Ability to communicate in a variety of business settings
Ability to utilize a PC

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP ERP, SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation), and Oracle HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop tools, processes, analysis and reporting to provide insights into key drivers behind margin results.
Analyze and review selling prices and gross-to-net components, including discounts, rebates, incentives and returns.
Analyze and review product costs, including finished goods, component parts, packaging, as well as any foreign exchange purchase impacts.
Assist in the sales budget and forecast processes, including analyzing and reporting results to key individuals of the management team.
Assist the team in cost and margin budgeting and forecasting.
Serve as a financial resource in reviewing and analyzing forecast and budget variances.
Provide timely and accurate standard monthly and quarterly financial reports.
Ensure proper accounting and reporting of revenue related transactions.
Build recurring and ad-hoc reports from the ground up to help measure and analyze business performance.
Assist in development of new and innovative ways to provide useful, accurate and timely financial information.
Support Finance team with various reconciliations and data requests.
Complete other special projects and work at the request of management or other personnel.