Financial Analyst

Reliance Worldwide Corporation

PositionFinancial Analyst
Department Americas Finance
Location Atlanta

Plumbing Matters. We make it better.

Company Description

RWC is a market leader and manufacturer of water solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. RWC’s portfolio of brands includes industry-leading brands: SharkBite® Push-to-Connect plumbing solutions; HoldRite® engineered plumbing and mechanical solutions; Cash Acme® control valves; John Guest® fittings and fluid dispense products and and EZ-FLO™ and Eastman™ appliance connectors, supply lines, stop valves and gas connectors.

We embrace innovation and people who like thinking outside of the norm. If you are a person who is passionate about technology, loves being innovative and wants to be part of a high growth company that is changing an industry, this could be a perfect position for you.

Role Profile

The Financial Analyst position reports to the Director of Finance – Americas and provides financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and sales finance support for the organization. The position works closely with the Americas sales team and is responsible for sales and margin analysis, reporting, rebate/co-op management, commissions, forecasting, and budgeting. Additionally, this role is responsible for FP&A support such as P&L bridging, cost center reviews, and variance analysis. This person is part of an extended team of finance and accounting professionals that support the Americas business.

Principal Responsibilities

• Evaluate and report sales, margin, and profit on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Partner with sales team to prepare forecasts of revenue and gross margin by product, channel, and customer
• Communicate results and forecasts effectively with sales, operations, and finance teams
• Evaluate customer and product margin regularly, providing analysis and recommendations, including ongoing measurement of performance
• Track new product sales performance against defined targets
• Manages customer rebates documentation and input into SAP, weekly credit requests, monthly reporting, and year-end payment process
• Assist with creation of annual sales and expense budgets across all distribution channels
• Oversee commissions calculations and payments on a monthly basis
• Conduct ad hoc revenue, pricing, and margin analyses
• Monthly financial closing responsibilities include data reconciliation, departmental cost center reviews, and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly closing reports including P&L bridges and variance commentary
• Works closely with Business Intelligence to develop automated sales and financial reporting and tools

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

EXPERIENCE: 1 to 4 years of related experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Intermediate financial modeling and MS Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, conceptual, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Prioritizes workload, meets deadlines and manages competing priorities under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a team player and partner across various functions within an organization

Working Conditions

• Position will be based in the Atlanta office on a hybrid schedule

Benefits Include

• Traditional and Roth 401k - with up to 4% company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Share Plan
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave
• 100% paid 2-week paternity leave