Financial Analyst, Budgeting and Margin

Insulation Distributors

$72K — $101K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, math, or related field
  • 2+ years of accounting/finance experience preferred
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Proficiency with ERP accounting software, SAP preferred
  • Understanding of complex financial ratios and financial performance measurements
  • General knowledge of GAAP and accounting theory
  • Strong interest in interpreting data and trends for storytelling

Responsibilities

  • Support annual budgeting process for sales, margin, and operating expenses
  • Coordinate P&L forecasting process for mid-year updates
  • Develop variance analyses for budget and forecast presentations to executives
  • Publish and present monthly margin analysis based on vendor and customer pricing
  • Partner with business and operations to identify margin opportunities
  • Document workflows, analytical techniques, and business processes
  • Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports related to budgets and margins

Benefits

  • Team-oriented environment fostering collaboration
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Emphasis on process improvement based on feedback
  • Chance to contribute directly to executive-level financial strategy
  • Involvement in diverse projects spanning multiple departments
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Compensation: $72,142 - $101,-050

The Financial Analyst, Budgeting and Margin is responsible for managing the P&L budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as leading margin analyses. This role involves collaborating with the IDI Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to provide essential support to Executive Management, operations, and business leadership.

Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Budgeting and Forecasting:
    • Support annual budgeting process for sales, margin, and operating expenses
    • Coordinate P&L forecasting process for mid-year P&L updates
    • Develop variance analyses for budget and forecast presentations to executive leadership
    • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of key budget, forecast, and reporting deliverables
  • Margin Analysis:
    • Publish and present monthly margin analysis based on vendor and customer pricing
    • Partner with business and operations to understand margins and recommend opportunities
  • Process Improvement and Documentation:
    • Respond to customer feedback to improve budget, forecast, and margin processes
    • Document workflows, analytical techniques, and business processes
  • Reporting and Ad-Hoc Analysis:
    • Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports related to budget, forecasts, and margins
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Other duties as required to benefit the organization

Leadership Competencies:
  • Leads Self
    • Communicates Effectively & Candidly
    • Drives for Results
    • Demonstrates Accountability
    • Takes Initiative
    • Collaborates

Qualifications/Skills:
  • Technical Proficiency:
    • Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
    • Proficiency in the use of ERP accounting software; SAP preferred
  • Financial Knowledge:
    • Understanding of complex financial ratios and financial performance measurements
    • General knowledge of GAAP and accounting theory
  • Analytical and Data Interpretation Skills:
    • Strong interest in interpreting and telling a story with data, trends, and analysis
  • Attention to Detail and Teamwork:
    • Detail-oriented, ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Communication Skills:
    • Must have good written, verbal, and analytical skills

Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, math, or related field
  • 2+ years accounting/finance experience preferred


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