Senior Financial Analyst

Who is NPW?

NPW is a leading independent automotive aftermarket parts distributor. The Company has over 500 employees, over 50 company owner locations in 16 states and Canada that include both stores and warehouses. NPW was founded in 1969 and has grown significantly through the successful completion of 30 acquisitions and organic endeavors.

Position Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst - Budgeting & Forecasting will support the Chief Financial Officer by helping to build the Sales & Gross Margin, as well as, Operating Expense reporting (including KPIs) and core finance and business management capabilities in support of driving better decision making and evaluating growth opportunities which will improve NPW's overall profitability. This is a highly visible position, as a key member of the finance team, the successful candidate will be comfortable interfacing and presenting to executive leadership team, as well as, key operational leaders.

The candidate must be experienced and have the required educational background necessary to be successful in an ever-changing, fast paced, results-oriented organization. S/He must have a thorough knowledge of accounting and finance principles. The successful individual will need to rely upon experience, expertise and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A proven ability to perform a wide variety of tasks, lead others and able to work with a level of supervision commensurate with the role. S/he must possess a proficiency working within ERP systems and data warehouses. Finally, the candidate must be well rounded, with the ability to work closely and cooperatively with Sales, Operations and Accounting/Finance teams to standardize and improve performance measures and analytical methods to ensure integrity of information is consistent and relevant to senior management and timely disseminated. The position will prove to be a challenging, rewarding and visible opportunity for the individual who possesses the requisite skills and attributes.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of financial analytics models and KPI dashboards for distribution to key business leaders;
• Aide in preparing daily, weekly sales forecast updates, monthly financial forecasts, independently assess feasibility of financial results and collaborate on the projects to executive leadership team;
• Lead/Own the coordination and preparation of the annual budget and developments of targets by location and region in conjunction with Chief Financial Officer and CEO;
• Supervise finance staff in the consolidation and production of the majority of financial analytics;
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Board of Director meetings, Quarterly NAV and other Board of Directors reports;
• Prepare quarterly covenant compliance reporting for bank group;
• Develop process controls and checks to ensure accuracy of model results and maintain relevant hierarchies in BI tool;
• Assume a leadership role to get behind the numbers by leveraging BI data and various data warehouses in the development of superior analysis and reporting to drive business opportunities;
• Compiles ad-hoc reporting and completes special projects as assigned; and
• Assists Chief Financial Officer in building a culture of continuous improvement - critically examines and assesses reporting practices and suggests improvements wherever necessary.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of increasing level of responsibilities in a multi-location distribution company;
• Prior experience in Private Equity, Transaction Services or Investment Banking highly desired;
• Ability to solve complex issues and provide quality judgments and decision-making;
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and maintaining processes in a financial analysis function;
• Proficient in SQL, BI tools, Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word and ability to learn internal systems;
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field required;

MBA or CFA preferred;

Skills/Attributes:

• Strong analytical ability coupled with an exceptional standard of quality which includes attention to detail, organization, problem solving and inquisitive mindset for presenting excellent results;
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment;
• Must be a strong team player, self-starter who approaches work enthusiastically, demonstrates initiative and has ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to work closely with all levels of an organization;
• Ability to meet strict and tight deadlines
• High personal integrity and professionalism;
• Leadership - takes initiatives and leads by example;
• Results-oriented - takes great pride in accountability;
• Most possess strong interpersonal, writing, verbal and communication skills

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience.
• We provide an excellent compensation and benefits program.

Finance Department Values:

We seek to attract individuals who possess the following personal attributes: (i) business results focus on our customers and products with an eye on cash flows; (ii) no surprises through an environment of open and proactive communication; (iii) strong internal control focus with uncompromised compliance and integrity; (iv) active leadership participation and being a business partner to the organization; and (v) a sense of urgency and excellence in performance.

If you're looking for an exciting career opportunity with room to advance, then National Performance Warehouse is the company for you!

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