Operations Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst I provides financial guidance and analytical support to assigned business functions. This role partners with leadership to develop and manage revenue, cost of sales, expense, capital, and/or headcount budgets/forecasts. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly performance reports, conducting variance analysis, supporting cross-functional initiatives and special projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides business analysis with a focus on understanding the supported functions and assists business partners in managing departmental expense
• Coordinates the development and assists in the preparation of all budgets and forecasts for revenue, expense, capital and headcount in accordance with the financial planning calendar
• Provides monthly financial support to the business: Record month-end journal entries/accruals/account reconciliations; ensures all revenue/expenses are recorded in the proper period; analyzes variances; distributes departmental performance reports
• Analyzes financial results, trends and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Supports capital planning, investment analysis and ROI evaluations
• Supports profitability and continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing cost drivers, monitoring performance, and driving process standardization through improved tools, templates and reporting to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Assists with external audits and monitors internal controls as required, ensuring requested documentation is provided accurately and on time
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  
  

Work Experience

• 0-1 years of financial experience
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong business mathematical and analytical skills with intense attention to detail with accuracy and consistency
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with various levels of management
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements
• Ability to effectively utilize basic Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI and Teams
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.