Description

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as profit management and financial forecasting and reporting. Responsible for providing insight and analysis of financial operating results. Identifies trends and provides recommendations for various profitability drivers, including revenue, margin, expense management, and working capital management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine the key drivers of variances versus last year's results.
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors and the key drivers of profitability.
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability and support and produce financial reporting for the annual operating plan (AOP).
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan.
• Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the forecast.
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or economics required (MBA/CPA and preferred).

Experience

• At least 7+ years of financial analyst and/or accounting experience required.

Professional Skills

• Organizational and time management.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of financial reporting software.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
Most important decisions made fully independently:

• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal skills.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Play a key role in the annual operating plan (AOP) process.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

• Participate in the recruiting and training of finance associates.
• Responsible for performance management and development of finance associates.