Financial Analyst

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:  To assist in financial planning, analysis and reporting activities.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes and reports the monthly results to finance management, with commentary on current business performance.
• Participates in monthly review of results with finance management team, discussing key business drivers of variances to budget, forecast and prior year.  Responds to requests for financial information from internal colleagues and external parties (auditors, shareholders, financial institutions, etc.).
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and 5-year strategic plan.
• Supports the department executives with ad hoc analyses and business initiatives.
• Assesses, develops, and presents financial reports, forecasts, and analyses of new business opportunities.
• Participates as a key member of the solutions team and shares in the decision-making process.
• Responsible for reporting corporate costs by functional area.
• Collaborates with business unit finance leaders to develop and improve reporting and variance analysis.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization’s quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles and processes, including US GAAP, control techniques, budgeting, and auditing
• Understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) and how they interrelate
• Ability to communicate technical information and influence management
• Working knowledge of SAP and Business Planning and Consolidation Reporting (BPC) a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills including the ability to compile and analyze data from various sources
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more

Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification with instructions and a link to complete a recorded video interview.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.