Financial Analyst
3 weeks ago
Overview:
Collects, analyzes and consolidates accounting, financial and cost information to develop financial plans and to provide an accurate reporting of financial data which complies with Syntron Material Handling policy. Consolidations include domestic and foreign entities. Develops and maintains models used to support the budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis processes. Role will include interacting with various levels of Management and Accounting teams from all locations to provide a complete understanding of financial performance. Position is a developmental role intended to prepare the employee for an advanced accounting position.
Responsibilities: Leads the consolidation of financial plans, forecasts and budgets for the business.
Accesses, analyzes and integrates data from various sources for use in developing financial plans. Utilizes information to determine and monitor actual financial performance against budgets and to determine sales/profit impact.
Performs complex, non-standard accounting, financial or cost analysis.
Develops and maintains computer models, systems and data bases for new and existing accounting and financial applications.
Identifies management information needs, presents findings and makes recommendations regarding appropriate actions.
Leads the implementation and review of key processes, policies and procedures related to finance.
Acts as custodian for financial systems. Assumes responsibility for the integrity of the data contained in the systems and assures that adequate systems documentation is in place.
Assess financial performance and actively searches for areas where financial performance might be improved.
Interfaces with external auditors and helps prepare data for consolidated tax returns.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Completion of a bachelors degree in finance or accounting. A masters degree in business administration and/or professional certification (e.g. CPA) is preferred.
Four to six years of experience is required in accounting with a concentration in financial reporting and consolidations. Cost accounting, acquisition analysis and consolidation of international subsidiary experience is preferable.
A very high level of analytical ability, attention to detail, and data accuracy is required due to the complexity of the analysis required to analyze data. Must have the ability to recognize errors and inaccurate information before submission to upper management.
Must be well organized as most analysis will involve multiple iterations.
Must be able to organize and analyze large volumes of data quickly.
Must be able to work at a very fast pace with a high degree of accuracy.
Expert level knowledge of MS Excel is required.
Hyperion or equivalent consolidation software experience preferred.
Experience with Tableau and Epicor a plus.
A high level of communication skill is required to interact with all levels of management.
A substantial level of innovation is required to develop management tools, models, systems and processes.
