Description

JOB TITLE: Jr Financial Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves 

SUMMARY

What is my purpose?

The Jr. Financial Analyst will report directly to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and be responsible for assisting with the cost model and financial performance of the company by collecting, mining, monitoring, and studying data. In addition, this individual will support the accounting department in the company’s financial performance against the budget and forecast.

JOB FUNCTION

Why is this role exciting?

This role is exciting as you will get to collaborate with all departments and see the cost accounting aspects of the organization from beginning to end. You will get to see the machines in operation and analyze data to help the organization become more efficient.

What am I responsible for?

• Assist with providing analytical, forecasting, and reporting to senior management.
• Aid in the evaluation of current and past financial data and performance. Assist with the analysis of past results, help to perform variance analysis, and identify trends.
• Support the cost analysis of the monthly departmental budgets.
• Provide support in the reconciliation of the daily cash balance and Flash Report. 
• Assist with maintaining, updating, and analyzing the Cost Model on a monthly to annual basis. 
• Coordinate with the FP&A Manager on the actual manufacturing costs and preparing daily reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Support the FP&A, Manager with data regarding machine efficiency, profitability, and break-even pricing levels.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. 
• Work closely with the accounting team to support accurate financial reporting and assist with month-end close including posting journal entries and completing account reconciliations.
• Assist with the maintenance of fixed assets and the annual audit process. 
• Help monitor variances and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information, investment decisions, or any other tasks assigned by the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

What do I need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Beginner to intermediate level Excel skills (including the ability to perform pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF(S) functions and formulas).
• Excellent data gathering, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize task, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to accuracy and detail required.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

• You will be working at the main headquarters.
• You will spend approximately 90% of time in an office on the computer, 10% of your time in meetings, 0% of your time on the Manufacturing and Distribution floor except for training and data gathering purposes. 
• You will work collaboratively throughout the organization.
• You will work in a Team oriented, results driven environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Core Competencies

• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.
• Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved
• Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids ‘pointing fingers’. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.
• Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment. 

OTHER

• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation).
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing in California. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.