Unclassified - Fredericksburg, VA
posted about 2 months ago
The Financial Analyst position is a critical role within the organization, supporting various activities related to the integrated financial system. The primary focus of this role is on gross margin analysis, costing, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing comprehensive reports and projections based on financial data, including month-end financial reports that provide insights into the company's financial health. This position requires a thorough evaluation of current and previous financial data, as well as an analysis of business and economic trends that may impact the organization. In addition to margin analysis, the Financial Analyst will conduct product line profitability analysis and produce matrix reporting to aid in decision-making processes. The role involves creating financial models based on detailed analyses to support organizational leaders in their strategic planning. The analyst will also be tasked with developing financial plans and reports that align with the company's objectives, while analyzing industry trends and making informed recommendations based on those insights. The Financial Analyst will evaluate capital expenditures and depreciation, develop automated reporting and forecasting tools to enhance data efficiency, and provide necessary information for all financial audits. Furthermore, the analyst will support and manage sales tax systems to ensure compliance with state regulations. A key responsibility will be to compare actual costs to budgeted costs, analyze variances, and develop internal control policies and procedures for cost accounting activities. The role also includes performing physical inventory control and reporting, assisting with cycle counts and physical inventories, and reconciling general ledger accounts with a focus on sales, costs, inventory, and liabilities. The Financial Analyst will execute gross margin analysis and report findings, as well as assist with both internal and external audits.