Financial Analyst

Provide analytical support to the Planning and Analysis group and the management team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain an understanding of the business.
Assist consolidation, analysis and reporting of the annual budget and biweekly forecasts.
Verify actual results and forecast estimates, review/update changes to forecast, prepare reporting/variance analysis and load budget/forecast data into the financial system.
Support management decision-making by providing project/ad hoc business analysis as required.
Participate in monthly close processes. Tasks include research and respond to inquiries from business partners and finance; reconcile accounts; review accrual status against forecast and business changes; facilitate variance analysis, commentary and monthly reporting.
Prepare and consolidate annual budget and quarterly forecasts, which includes expense, capital, headcount, formats and calendar. Work with all levels of the management team to articulate budgets, forecasts, projects and performance against plans.
Assist groups in attaining support for investments in resources and projects.


REQUIREMENTS:

Skill in providing an exceptional customer experience.
Skill in verbal and written communication to analyze, interpret and address customer needs.
Knowledge of PC applications.
Ability to work with minimal guidance or supervision in a time critical environment.
Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of 3 years related experience.