Financial Analyst

Job Category:

Finance

POSITION PURPOSE

Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the Company with specific focus on select line items (Cost Centers).  Prepares and analyses budget vs. actuals on a monthly basis.  Researches and resolves variances and discrepancies.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Assists in the preparation of annual and 5-year budgets.  Meets with cost center owners and presents budgets to executive management team.
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly forecasts.  Presents reports to management summarizing expenses and assists in adjusting the forecast based on findings.
• Prepares various financial reports on an on-going basis, such as monthly budget vs. actual comparisons; formulates monthly financial review documents, monthly cost center reports, etc.
• Analyzes monthly results of all expenses and expenditures including labor costs, overtime, etc.  Ensures proper coding of expenses with the general ledger.  Researches and resolves any discrepancies or variances.  Attends meetings with respective cost center owners and VPs.
• Assists in the preparation of reports for the Board of Directors.
• Performs other duties, analyses, reports, and presentations as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• At least 1 year of related experience.  
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.  Strong analytical skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years financial reporting experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies.  Impact of decisions is moderately low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move about the work environment. 

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.