The Division GeoUnit Business Analyst is responsible for accounting, reporting and consolidating financial results for the Division within the GeoUnit. This person provides financial support to the Division GeoUnit Controller and Managers by assessing business trends, developing root causes of business issues, complying with Division's accounting practices and identifying opportunities for reduced costs and improved productivity/efficiency.
- Monitor and report on the Division's key performance indicators and objectives within the GeoUnit.
- Support the Division GeoUnit Controller in managing the profitability and cash generation of the GeoUnit.
- Identify at-risk receivables and follow up with Sales and the customer to ensure overall reduction in receivables and days to invoice ratio.
- Assist in review of key tenders (risks and opportunities), contractual terms and evaluate impact on contribution margin associated with pricing in bids vs. optimization of people/resources (i.e. FA, Inventory, M&S...).
- Assist in monitoring the working capital for the Division within the GeoUnit; by understanding Materials Management processes to assess and track efficiency metrics, and optimization of inventory level.
- Highlight trends in cost inflation and identify opportunities to save and reduce discretionary spend to Supply Chain.
- Apply Division specific accounting complexities such as cost and revenue recognition as well as Division FPs.
- Analyze utilization ratios for tools and people with a view to highlighting inefficient locations or Business Lines and identifying opportunities to maximize the value of resources.
- Assist in coordination of quarterly and annual financial forecasts and plans.
- Complete monthly financial reviews and reports, monitor results versus objectives, highlight underlying reasons for variances, and suggest corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements as defined in the risk control matrix.
- Support internal and external audits.
Qualifications and Experience- CPA with a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a master's degree in Financial Management.
- Experience in M&A transaction advisory and financial due diligence, including buy-side transactions and sell-side carve-outs.
- Ability to analyze financial statements, trial balances, earnings trends, and supporting schedules to assess acquisition targets.
- Experience identifying quality-of-earnings adjustments, evaluating EBITDA, reconciling financial information, and analyzing intercompany eliminations
- Financial modeling skills, including cash flow and comparable transaction analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for financial analysis and client reporting; familiarity with Microsoft Copilot.
- Experience communicating findings, resolving data gaps, and coordinating information requests with clients.
