Senior Financial Analyst

VSP Vision Care•Town of Owego, NY

14d•$84,000 - $141,750

About The Position

Performs complex financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations. Assists in evaluating information for setting the strategic direction for the enterprise. Research and analyze business and financial information at a corporate level; makes recommendations and assists in establishing the strategic direction of the company Research, analyze, and report fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; makes 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 impact; makes recommendations for corrective action Assist in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans Monitor and evaluate individual department expenses and identifies 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; makes recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made Assist with the review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback Adapt new developments in the field of financial planning and control to ensure the enterprise utilizes the most effective financial practices; make recommendations to improve financial systems and processes

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business or related field or equivalent experience
Six years of related financial analysis experience
Demonstrated ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems
Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines
Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices
Strong work ethic and flexible work style
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties.
Proven ability to navigate complex situations through organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrates ability to be a decision-maker showing balanced consideration of business issues
Clean credit history as reported by credit report

Responsibilities

Performs complex financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations.
Assists in evaluating information for setting the strategic direction for the enterprise.
Research and analyze business and financial information at a corporate level; makes recommendations and assists in establishing the strategic direction of the company
Research, analyze, and report fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; makes 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 impact; makes recommendations for corrective action
Assist in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans
Monitor and evaluate individual department expenses and identifies 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; makes recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made
Assist with the review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback
Adapt new developments in the field of financial planning and control to ensure the enterprise utilizes the most effective financial practices; make recommendations to improve financial systems and processes