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Title: Financial Analyst
Duration: 6 Months contract (Possible Extensions)
Location: Omaha, NE - Onsite
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose
of Position With limited supervision, the financial analyst is responsible for
compiling and preparing financial reports (monthly forecasts, quarterly current
estimates, and ten-year plan); providing meaningful and concise variance
analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods;
and is the liaison to Operations’ region management and budget coordinators.
Provides
Support to Operations management and staff Pricing and Storage staff Finance
and accounting management and staff.
Primary Job Duties and
Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
- Liaison with various region
and department management and staff and finance and accounting staff.
- Compile and prepare financial
reports: reporting cycles include
monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates and developing a ten-year
financial plan each year.
- Liaison with field
administrative analysts for analysis as needed.
- Provide meaningful and
concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans,
forecasts and prior periods.
- Perform special projects and
analysis as required.
- Provide technical input to
assist in development of project planning.
- Develop profit and loss
statements, cash flow statements, manage accounts receivable for
independent profit centers and develop recommendations for 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 frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Provide accurate input into
the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets.
- Establish and maintain
effective work relationships within the department and the Company.
- Maintain the professional
competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete
responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal
responsibility for professional development and training.
- Maintain sensitive and
confidential information regarding Company information. Attend work on a
regular basis and support the Company’s employee policies and procedures,
including workplace safety rules.
Requirements
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in
accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or
equivalent work experience.
- Two or more years’ experience
in financial accounting, financial planning, finance, public accounting,
or other related experience.
- Good understanding of
accounting financial statements to facilitate 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.
- Excellent communication
skills (oral and written) including the ability to interact well with all
levels of management and team members.
- Periodic overtime will be
required, especially during the planning process, current estimate or
during other critical times.
- Effective analytical and
problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
and projects concurrently.
- Employees must be able to
perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an
accommodation.