Comrise - Washington, DC
posted about 2 months ago
The Financial Analyst role at our company is a pivotal position within the Financial Planning and Analysis team, serving as a core support function to the leadership team across all business functions. This role requires an individual with an insatiable curiosity and a "5 Why" mentality, essential for gaining a deep understanding of the business dynamics that influence and impact our performance. The successful candidate will be skilled in synthesizing meaningful and actionable insights from large datasets, utilizing advanced data mining and analytics tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau, and SAS. The ability to navigate ambiguity and develop cohesive analyses from complex data sets is crucial, as is a keen awareness of confirmation bias and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. In this role, you will lead the monthly sales reporting process, which includes building models for sales reporting, conducting price/volume/mix analysis, and performing variance analysis with comprehensive commentary on actual results compared to budget, prior year, and forecasts. You will utilize large financial datasets to create predictive models and lead data analysis to identify root causes of issues. Your responsibilities will also include preparing key financial and operational analyses and reports, automating data collection processes, and supporting the monthly reporting package, which encompasses the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows. You will analyze and monitor KPIs across various business facets, including Safety, Operations, Commercial, Financial, ESG, and HR. Collaborating with leadership, you will evaluate initiatives aimed at improving business performance and assist in tracking these actions over time. Continuous process improvements in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting will be a focus, leveraging technology and analytical tools, including AI and machine learning. You will support the Director of FP&A, CFO, CCO, and other leadership members by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and recommending actionable insights. Additionally, you will contribute to the finance team by identifying opportunities for enhancements and leading special projects as needed. Adherence to all GMP Standards/Requirements is essential, along with other duties as assigned.