Job Description

·With limited supervision, the financial analyst is responsible forcompiling and preparing financial reports (monthly forecasts, quarterly currentestimates, and ten-year plan); providing meaningful and concise varianceanalysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts, and prior periods;and is the liaison to Operations’ region management and budget coordinators.

·Provides Support to the Following Positions

·Operations management and staff

·Pricing and Storage staff

·Finance and accounting management and staff

PrimaryJob Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

·Liaison with various region and department management and staffand finance and accounting staff. 

·Compile and prepare financial reports: reporting cyclesinclude monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates and developing aten-year financial plan each year. Liaison with field administrativeanalysts for analysis as needed.

·Provide meaningful and concise variance analysis of actualperformance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods. Performspecial projects and analysis as required.

·Provide technical input to assist in development of projectplanning. Develop profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, manageaccounts receivable for independent profit centers and develop recommendationsfor cash flow and profit improvements.

·Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

·Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors)

·Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time framesand with a high degree of accuracy.

·Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute tomeeting the actual targets.

·Establish and maintain effective work relationships within thedepartment and the Company.

·Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skillsnecessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge andabilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development andtraining.

·Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding Companyinformation.

Requirements

PositionRequirements

·Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration,or related field; or equivalent work experience.

·Two or more years’ experience in financial accounting, financialplanning, finance, public accounting, or other related experience.

·Good understanding of accounting financial statements tofacilitate modeling.

·Excellent Excel skills needed for financial modeling.

·Working knowledge of Access, Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint.

·Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints. Ability to ascertain how transaction affects all areas of financial statements.

·Ability to function well under pressure. Excellentcommunication skills (oral and written) including the ability to interact wellwith all levels of management and team members.

·Periodic overtime will be required, especially during the planningprocess, current estimate or during other critical times.

·Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

·Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projectsconcurrently.

·Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of theposition, with or without an accommodation.