Senior Financial Analyst

VSP Vision Care•Cynthian, OH

1d•$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. Researches and analyzes business and financial information at a corporate level; makes recommendations and assists in establishing the strategic direction of the company. Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; makes recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues. Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impact; makes recommendations for corrective action. Assists in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans. Monitors and evaluates individual department expenses and identifies any specific trends to assist in cost control. Recommends changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources. Prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making. Analyzes and interprets various financial reports and statistics to management; makes recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made. Assists with the review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback. Adapts new developments in the field of financial planning and control to ensure the enterprise utilizes the most effective financial practices; makes recommendations to improve financial systems and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 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 multitask 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 the 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

Nice To Haves

Excel Proficiency
Financial Modeling
Analytical Skills
Business Acumen
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills

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.
Researches and analyzes business and financial information at a corporate level; makes recommendations and assists in establishing the strategic direction of the company.
Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; makes recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues.
Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impact; makes recommendations for corrective action.
Assists in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans.
Monitors and evaluates individual department expenses and identifies any specific trends to assist in cost control.
Recommends changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources.
Prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making.
Analyzes and interprets various financial reports and statistics to management; makes recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made.
Assists with the review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback.
Adapts new developments in the field of financial planning and control to ensure the enterprise utilizes the most effective financial practices; makes recommendations to improve financial systems and processes.