Job Description
TITLE: Sr. Finance/Business Planning Analyst
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Plano, TX
ABOUT WorldLink:
WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.
We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .
WHO we're looking for:
We are looking for a Sr. Finance/Business Planning Analyst who will be responsible for understanding the financial operations and processes for client's business units. You will provide assistance with financial reporting and analysis. You will participate in process evaluation, ad hoc reporting, and various financial duties. You will build and maintain various intelligence databases and produce regular reports regarding key developments in the Mobile Accessory and Watch industry. In this role, you are an individual contributor that works under limited supervision and considered a seasoned and experienced professional with adequate understanding of own job area.
Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for gathering data from various sources and analyzing information to produce weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly reports for client audience.
• Responsible for financial process systems and reconcile any differences.
• Responsible for building and maintaining a knowledgeable database.
• Analyze the business and provide insights, feedback, and recommendation to improve the process and/or business area.
• Applies advanced Microsoft skills; primarily in Excel (VBA preferred) and PowerPoint.
• Attentive to detail analysis.

Required Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4-6 years of directly related experience or Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of experience is required.

• 3 years experience in business planning analysis or supply chain management is required.

• Prior experience should include research analysis and/or business analysis
• Strong database management experience - need to be very attentive to details.
• Proficient in SAP system; or similar ERP systems.
• Fluency English, written and speaking is required.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
• Advance Excel skills - VBA coding for macro is a preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels with the customer and within and outside the company.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple complex assignments and projects.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed and complex customer requirements.
• Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels, especially in the sales and marketing, logistical, or financial areas of clients, prospects, and company.
• Fluency English, written and speaking is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in time management skills and follow up to ensure meeting on time deliverables.
• Ability to accept tasks and problems/situations that differ and require creativity to search for solutions among learned consequences.
• Ability to utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past experience and the guidance of successful experiences of others.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and have frequent external contacts.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90% ) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT we'll bring:
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

WHAT you should know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.
This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.