What are the responsibilities and job description for the AF27P3 Finance Analyst position at CAS?
CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 119 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep enterprises thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.
CAS is currently seeking a Finance Analyst on our Finance team. This position is located at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Division Overview
Finance Staff support the financial activities of CAS, as well as ACSI and HDS (subsidiaries of the ACS), ensuring: The formulation of sustaining fiscal policy & strategy, the execution of sound financial decisions, the accurate fiscal management of business strategies and operations, and the safeguarding of the Society’s assets. Directing the fiscal affairs of CAS in accordance with organizational policies, U.S. GAAP, and internal control procedures includes: budgeting & forecasting including short and long-term financial planning and analysis; accounting & compliance including audits, both financial and managerial analyses and reporting of operations, foreign exchange management, credit & collections, fiscal administration of contracts, billing operations, procurement & disbursements, travel processing, sales incentive administration, project tracking/costing, and tax administration.
Position Summary
This position supports Revenue FP&A through financial planning, reporting, and analysis that help inform business decisions. This position is responsible for executing and supporting key components of revenue Close, Current Month Projection, Forecast, Annual Planning, and Long-Range Planning processes, while contributing to process improvements and data-driven insights.
This role emphasizes strong ownership and accountability to key Revenue FP&A deliverables, with a focus on high-quality execution, attention to detail, and delivering data-driven and actionable insights that support business decisions for revenue growth.
Position Accountabilities
- Own assigned components of Revenue Close, Current Month Projection, monthly Forecasts, Annual Planning, and Long-Range Planning
- Analyze actuals vs forecast and identify key drivers of variances, and translate findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations when relevant
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Revenue Operations to understand key revenue drivers, evaluate risks and opportunities, and develop well-rounded insights that support strategies driving top-line growth
- Leverage data tools and systems (Workday, SAP, Snowflake, Tableau) to extract, validate, organize, and analyze financial and operational data
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across financial outputs through strong validation and attention to detail
- Proactively identify and implement improvements to automate and streamline processes and reporting
Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
- 2–5 years of relevant finance or analytical experience
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including the ability to work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to translate results into clear insights that support decision-making
- Experience working with MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint), financial systems and reporting tools
Core Competencies
- Ownership and accountability for key deliverables
- Detail oriented with a proactive focus on accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, effectively working with stakeholders across teams and levels while building productive partnerships
- Adaptability in a changing environment
CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran.
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