Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis Team, specializing in the management and analysis of operating expenses. The ideal candidate will closely monitor spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making regarding operational costs.
Key Responsibilities: - Regularly monitor and analyze all operating expenses, ensure expenses are booked accurately and in a timely manner, review and approve invoices.
- Prepare accurate journal entries for month-end close.
- Perform in-depth analysis of operating expenses to identify key drivers and trends impacting costs.
- Prepare comprehensive expense reports with variance analysis, highlighting areas of concern and potential cost-saving initiatives.
- Utilize financial systems to streamline the preparation of financial reports.
- Participate in the annual budgeting process by providing input on expected operating expenses.
- Regularly review and update forecast projections based on changing business conditions.
- Prepare insightful presentations for business partners, highlighting key financial metrics and actionable recommendations.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationship within the organization.
The Skills and Background You'll Need: Education: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- MBA (preferred)
- CPA, CFA, CMA Certification (preferred)
Experience: - 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in the preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
- Firm knowledge of data structure and system design concepts as well as experience with query and analysis tools.
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Expense experience strongly preferred.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate- Winning together: Work as a collaborative member of the FP&A team with a positive, can-do attitude to help achieve department and company goals.
- Driving success: Ability to manage processes and meet tight deadlines to meet the needs of the business. Constantly pursue exceptional results that take us "next level."
- Adaptability: Adapts quickly to new technology and is open to continuous learning & development.
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Why Join The Standard?We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
- Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
Salary Range:
$76,250.00 - $111,500.00
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
