Financial Analyst

This role will report to the Director of Finance and will contribute to the analysis of financial data for Best Friends Pet Care. This position will research and analyze financial information to help the company monitor financial performance and make well-informed decisions. The Financial Analyst will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial concepts to support financial planning and analysis activities.

Essential Job Functions

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and variance reports to support management decision-making.
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis.
• Track and determine financial status through analysis of actual results in comparison with forecasts.
• Assemble and summarize data to create reports on financial status and risks.
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.
• Utilize systems and tools for data extraction and analysis.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to their implementation.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Proficiency with financial and mathematical concepts.
• Strong strategic planning abilities and demonstrated financial acumen.
• Ability to create data visualizations for reporting purposes.
• Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial and employee matters.
• Able to adapt to an evolving and high-performance work environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of Finance experience, in the services/hospitality field preferred.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex finance information.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in completing assignments.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Power BI and SQL.
• Experience with accounting and finance ERP systems.
  
  

Note: Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the job description. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the employee’s manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.

We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 75 locations in more than 25 states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.

Best Friends Pet Care, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.