Sr Financial Analyst

Avnet•Tempe, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reports, analyzes and interprets financial and operating data for accounting and business operations management. Generates financial forecasts and creates financial models to support the organization's financial and business planning decisions.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts.
Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables.
Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects.
Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Knowledge of GAAP and complex accounting systems

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree
Knowledge of BEX or SAP

Responsibilities

Provides analytical support to management to include Profit and Loss (P&L) projections/forecasts, scenario planning, ratio analysis, budgeting, and cost analysis related to business models.
Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.
Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts.
Prepares journal entries, calculates accruals, allocates expenses, and closely interacts with the accounting team during the month-end close process.
Responds to information requests from internal customers and others as assigned.
Develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and narrative results analysis for management.
Develops and distributes standard and ad-hoc monthly reporting.
Reviews and analyzes reports in order to verify results.
Works with management to develop, monitor and report-out on key performance indicators for the business.
Assists with the development, preparation, and presentation of short- and long-range financial plans.
Other duties as assigned.