Sr. Financial Analyst

- Mid Level

Addison, IL

About the position

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for the preparation, development, analysis, verification and communication of vital financial information and business metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with the Company’s annual budgeting process, quarterly financial forecast, monthly budget/forecast variance analysis and special projects
• Provide financial consulting and strategic support to management including preparing financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects as required
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
• Analyze SKU level revenue and margin trends, which will require working with complex data sets, utilizing knowledge of cost accounting principles, and working with shop floor operators and supervisors.
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling tools
• Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
• Quarterly and Monthly Financial Reports
• Assist with pricing and cost savings initiatives
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
• Prepare presentations for the Executive Management Team and Board of Directors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 4-7 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where change and driving EBITDA growth is the acceptable norm.
• Fast learner
• Must be able to complete work within tight timeframes to meet time sensitive deliverables
• Organized and able to prioritize different tasks and manage time effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; technical skills must be exceptional
• ERP experience required, Epicor experience preferred
• Database (SQL) experience not required, but preferred
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, time management skills and communication skills.
• Accuracy in daily work and projects with ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Results-oriented with willingness to take responsibility and initiative.
• Works well with every level of the organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment is a plus
• Trust, professionalism, collaboration, a positive spirit, and a result driven mindset are all strongly desired characteristics that would make for a great cultural fit