Financial Analyst 3

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Job Overview:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data, detecting trends, identifying and analyzing potential financial risks and opportunities, and providing insights to support business decisions. He/She prepares financial reports and forecasts, evaluates financial performance, identifies areas for improvement, and communicates financial information to management.  He/She will also mentor junior analysts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assemble, research and digest data, at both the company and business unit level, to explain financial and operational trends
• Summarize analyses and prepare reports for presentation to senior management and stakeholders to facilitate decision making and drive improvements
• Support FP&A and various business units with ad-hoc project support, analyses, and issue resolution
• Assist with preparation of operating/cash flow forecasts
• Develop financial information including metrics, models, charts, tables and other exhibits to measure the effectiveness of the business operations

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiar with BI tools like COGNOS and Microstrategy.
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel and other financial software
• Good interpersonal skills, detail oriented and organized
• Ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

• A degree in business, finance, accounting (Associate or Bachelor's) or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant financial analysis and modeling experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and supply chain a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.   If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.