Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

Who we are:

The Clyde Companies have been around for almost 100 years. Starting off as WW Clyde, the small family run business has now turned into eight separate subsidiaries collaborating on thousands of projects each year. The enterprise is comprised of companies that span from administrative services to insurance and from building materials to construction. Clyde Companies, Inc is the administrative services group that supports the other seven subsidiaries. We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who wants to have an impact and join the Clyde family!

The position:

As Senior Financial Analyst, you will play an integral role to partner with business operations and provide financial insight through actionable business analytics, business planning (including budgeting and forecasting), and fact-based recommendations that will assist the company in achieving its strategic goals. Under the direction of the Finance Manager, you’ll work cross-functionally with a team and with various business units to analyze and interpret financial information and results. Our team is growing, and we want you to be a part of it!

What makes you successful:

A successful Senior Financial Analyst needs to have

• a desire to live and portray the company values,
• a solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles and practices, and financial forecasting,
• ability to effectively communicate financial information and understand the activities of non-financial functions,
• strong financial modeling skills, especially in Microsoft Excel,
• an ability to problem-solve and work well under pressure,
• have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

The most successful Senior Financial Analyst at Clyde will

• have 4 years of previous accounting or finance experience

What we’ll do for you:

At Clyde Companies we value people, all people, we value you! We want you to be successful at work and at home! For those who meet requirements, as a full-time member of our Clyde family, you will be eligible to participate in our benefit package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance at a minimal cost
• Free access to telehealth if you elect the medical insurance
• A health and wellness program that saves you money on insurance premiums
• Generous Paid Time off that is accrued on a weekly basis
• Paid Pregnancy leave and Paid Parental leave to bond with a new child
• Profit-sharing plan to share in the companies’ success
• 401K plan with a match and

Career growth and planning through career paths and individual development plans!

How you can make an impact:

Clyde Companies’ goal is, and always has been, to Build a Better Community.

We are creating a better community by:

• Focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of all people
• Supporting individuals, schools, charities, and businesses in local communities

You can contribute to this community by:

• Supporting those who build our communities infrastructure and improve quality of life
• Participating in different committees and giving back to the community on your own
• Openly making suggestions for improvement – we value ALL feedback!

Where you can go from here:

As a Senior Financial Analyst there are many opportunities for growth. A potential career path looks like this:

• Finance Manager
• Director, Finance
• Executive Vice President, Finance/CFO

There are also similar paths in the accounting department. The opportunities for growth are endless!

Job description:

JOB TITLE:   Senior Financial Analyst

JOB LOCATION: Orem, Utah

FUNCTION: Partner with business operations to provide financial insight through actionable business analytics, business planning, and fact-based recommendations that will assist the company to achieve its strategic goals and priorities.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Finance

KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the company vision and core values;
• Assist in coordinating, reviewing, consolidating, and completing the planning process, including long-range plans, annual operating budgets, forecasts, and risks and opportunities for business partners;
• Perform actual results variance analysis vs. budget/forecast;
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and make recommendations as needed to support management in making sound business decisions;
• Work with business partners to establish Standard Costs for budgeting and management of P&Ls;
• Analysis and post-audit tracking of strategic initiatives, including development of supporting models and expected outcomes;
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of management financial and operational dashboards;
• Identify areas for margin expansion, including the performance of fixed/variable contribution margin analysis, and utilization of equipment, labor, etc.;
• Prepare for and participate in financial reviews with location and area level management and assist them in interpreting financial results;
• Work directly with business systems managers in maintaining and improving processes within operational systems;
• Collaborate with the finance team as well as cross-functionally with various business units;
• Optimize process procedures and documentation (continuity and best practices);
• Interpret, analyze, and question financial data;

• Perform other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• High moral and ethical standards;
• Able to collaborate with other team members and senior executives;
• Effectively communicate financial information and understand the activities of non-financial functions;
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles and practices, and financial forecasting;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong financial modeling skills, especially in Microsoft Excel;
• Demonstrated experience using business models, budget comparisons, and forecasting;
• Ability to create and give effective presentations;
• Highly organized and able to work well under pressure;

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent field
• 3-5 years previous accounting or finance experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sedentary work, occasionally requiring moving up to 10lbs;
• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment;
• Inside, climate-controlled working conditions;
• May require longer hours occasionally during high deliverable periods.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with this job.  It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle job elements essential for making employment decisions. Duties associated with this job and the corresponding job specification may be changed at any time to accommodate Company business needs.