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Form of workAbout the Opportunity
At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.
Overview of Position
The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will support the financial and analytics needs of our Business Operations Group. Business Operations is inclusive of manufacturing, distribution, procurement, R&D, and product marketing. The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will play a key role in the preparation of and reporting of financial results and in the development of key metrics and forecasts. The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will analyze trends to explain financial results and develop opportunities for improved performance.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide timely, relevant and actionable financial results and metrics along with commentary to your business partner.
- Develop accurate forecasts based on current business partner plans, including potential risks and opportunities, along with input on remediating the risks, exploiting the opportunities and otherwise optimizing results.
- Deliver thoughtful, intelligent analysis and related financial considerations to potential business decisions.
- Facilitate & support client’s objectives within the organization.
- Develop and implement new and/or improved F,P&A processes aimed at increasing the value F,P&A provides to the organization.
- Provide ad hoc reporting to business leaders.
- Provide support to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support the Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) System.
- Performs controllership activities inclusive of journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit support.
Scope
Individual contributor supporting G&A functions
Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Oracle a plus
- Must have a minimum of one year of experience with management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial modeling
- Must have good problem solving and communication skills
- Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
- Must be able to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks to deadline
- Must possess the ability to identify and communicate solutions to complex business issues in a time-critical environment
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
At Medifast, Relationships Are at the Center of What We Do!
We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients. We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING. The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity. These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.
We Lead By…
Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.
Being Innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.
Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.
Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.
About Medifast®:
Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA®, which provides people with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to help them achieve lasting optimal health and wellbeing. OPTAVIA's lifestyle plans deliver clinically proven health benefits as well as evidence-based tools, including scientifically developed products and a framework for habit creation reinforced by independent Coaches and Community support. As a physician-founded company with a 40+ year history, Medifast is a leader in the U.S. weight management industry. Through a collaboration with the national virtual primary care provider LifeMD, OPTAVIA customers have access to board-certified affiliated clinicians and medications, such as GLP-1s, that support treatment plans for obesity and other health conditions. The company continues to innovate and build upon its scientific and clinical heritage to fulfill its mission of offering the world Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. Medifast was recognized in 2023 by Financial Times as one of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies and in 2022 as one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies by Forbes. For more information, visit MedifastInc.com and OPTAVIA.com and follow @Medifast on X.
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