Financial Analyst - MSI Recruiting : Job Details

The Financial Analyst compares and analyzes actual results against forecast and budgets. The analyst will work with people at all levels of the organization to report, monitor, and manage key financial and non-financial performance indicators. This position also helps the business unit achieve goals, anticipate needs and resolve problems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare consolidated monthly reporting package for management, executives, lenders and equity partners

• Assists in the preparation of board presentations

• Analyze financial data and evaluate financial performance of the company

• Perform variance analysis reviews and provide commentary for unusual trends between actual, prior year and budget

• Conduct regular leadership reviews with management

• Coordinate the budget process, gather the detailed input schedules and prepare individual operating budgets as well as a consolidated package

• Ensure data accuracy between the consolidated system and the various ERP systems

• Develop tools to assist with strategic initiatives and monthly reporting requirements

• Consolidate monthly forecast for all operating units

• Responsible for ad-hoc reporting for financial and non-financial data

• Maintain mapping and control of the consolidation system, including system administrator functions

• Secures financial information and keep sensitive data confidential

• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications

• Accomplishes Financial and Organization mission by completing related results as needed

• Assists with the system implementations at the company and its subsidiaries

• Documents workflow and work procedures

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required, with a concentration in Accounting or Finance

• CPA/CMA or MBA a plus

• 3+ yrs. of Finance experience

• Experience with SAP preferred

• Experience with Prophix or Vena financial reporting software is a plus

• Advanced skills in MS Excel Required

• Manufacturing experience a plus