JOB SUMMARY:- Responsible for developing and managing the operating forecast and budget process, including in-depth variance analysis on such forecasts and budgets.
- Maintain frequent contact and coordination with individuals from a wide variety of internal departments on all financial matters.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by senior management.
- Use key operational and financial metrics to drive decisions and find solutions to problems as needed..
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:- Direct and lead annual budget and quarterly forecast process to ensure plans accurately reflect the strategic direction of the business and the major initiatives.
- Advise leadership with respect to initiatives that drive the business and achieve goals.
- Perform financial analysis and create reports that provide management with explanations of business trends and facilitate key business decisions.
- Synthesize complex information into concise stories, identifying key themes and takeaways, and present it back to senior management for decisions.
- Manage a team responsible for developing the operating budget and forecasts as well as consolidating and submitting accruals, reclasses, amortizations, etc). to support month-end close.
- Perform financial analysis including variance analysis and what-if scenarios, succinctly outline key variance drivers and key risks to projections while applying business and financial acumen to explain underlying drivers of results.
- Actively seek opportunities to introduce new tools/models, processes, and improvements to analysis used for executive financial deliverables.
- Grow and develop a team of analysts through training, coaching and mentorship.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned..
QUALIFICATIONS:DEGREE TYPE:FIELD(S) OF STUDY:- Finance, Accounting, or similarly related field.
EXPERIENCE:- 5 years of experience in Finance or similarly related field.
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
- Experience in a leadership role.
- Experience with budget/forecast tracking, variance reporting, and analysis..
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:- Self-starter with strong leadership skills.
- Proven financial and analytical skills, including ability to logically structure analysis of complex issues and develop creative solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels and across all functions in the organization.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)., with strong skills in Excel.
- High standards of ethics and professionalism.
- Experience with Essbase, Hyperion, MXP, AMOS, PeopleSoft Financials, and Tableau preferred..
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
