What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Cox & Company?
Description:
Financial Analyst
Join our dynamic finance team as a Financial Analyst, where you will play a vital role in supporting our company's financial planning and analysis efforts. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a collaborative environment that values growth and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage monthly and annual financial closings to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare detailed monthly forecasts and financial projections
- Develop and maintain analytical schedules to support management decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial data
- Assist in identifying financial trends and providing insights to improve business performance
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities
We foster a supportive and growth-oriented culture where your contributions are valued. Join us to develop your career in a company committed to innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Requirements:- Assist with budget and forecasting processes inclusive of monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgets, 5YR plan, etc.
- Ability to develop financial models and prepare projections
- Assists with monthly closing activities (calendars, checklists, system journal postings, journal entries, etc.)
- Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports
- Financial statement analysis and key account reconciliation
- Ability to drive process changes and simplify repetitive reporting activities through automation
- Ability to read, interpret and implement changes in U.S. GAAP ensuring all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and intermediate MS Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas)
- Ability to backup supporting functions such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, as required
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting - CPA (preferred)
- 1-2 years' experience as a Financial Analyst is preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments and ERP systems (knowledge of Visual Manufacturing is a BIG plus).
- Five years of professional experience in a financial management role
- Knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint (skill level - intermediate)
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
