Financial Analyst II
The Financial Analyst II is responsible for collecting, reporting and interpreting key financial information for decision makers both within and outside of the Finance Department.
Essential Functions- Provide financial expertise, analysis, and guidance in direct support of the company's leadership team collaborating with team members at all levels of the company.
- Develop financial and data models to aid in better understanding overall financial performance and wealth enhancement.
- Create and/or generate necessary reporting and analyses for business segments, brands, and products in support of strategic decision making.
- Responsible for complex and comprehensive financial activities or functions related to P&L management including ownership, oversight, and support of profitability analysis, operating expense trends, business plan development, budgeting, cost accounting and other areas relating to financial or managerial accounting and analysis.
- Design, develop and prepare accurate and timely reports and analysis, providing financial guidance and general business direction for influencing business decisions and the achievement of strategic goals.
- Investigate and explain variances or unexpected results
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports that provide management with information used in the decision-making process of various initiatives/projects.
- Provide financial leadership in all aspects of current and prospective business ventures.
- Assist in the analysis of financial data and extract and define relevant information.
- Assume leadership role within the finance department and drive initiatives to successful conclusion.
- Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications- Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 2 Years - Experience in Position
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education- Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 4 Years - Experience working in Position
- 2 Years - Experience managing projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies- Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, etc)
- Proficiency with preparing and modeling financial ratios and analytics
- Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Access)
- Previous experience with Oracle or other ERP system, preferred
- Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments with limited guidance in a changing environment
- Strong problem solving/ analytical skills
- Ability to seek and obtain information from a wide range of sources and individuals both within, and outside of, the Finance department
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately.
- Excellent presentation, communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
- Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education- Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience
- Preferred:
- MBA in Finance, Accounting, and other related fields or equivalent experience
Typical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary
$82,011.54 - $118,916.74 / Yearly
BenefitsOur Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
