Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst - Retail Operations

Accounting Plano , TX W2 Feb 9, 2022 **TITLE:** Financial Analyst - Retail Operations

**POSITION TYPE:** Full-Time (W2)

**LOCATION:** Plano, TX

**ABOUT Worldlink:**

From AI/ML to next-generation communications, WorldLink is the engine driving transformation for the world's leading enterprises, bringing top talent, skills, and technology expertise together to power the next generation of innovations.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition, we're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

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**WHO were looking for:**

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join the Retail Operations Team that is a growing and best in class organization worldwide. We continue to challenge the existing retail models and processes to makes this team the home for talented, driven, and creative professionals, who want to be on the front lines of consumer electronics sales. Our team relishes the opportunity to push retail capabilities to be the new paradigm for consumer engagement. With our partnerships with the top consumer electronics retailers and its own experiential sites, Retail Operations is delivering a consumer experience to maximize both sales and consumer satisfaction.

If you are an individual who looks forward to finding opportunity in the challenges of building the best and most effective retail experience, then the Retail Operations Team has a fulfilling home and work family for you.

**Specific responsibilities include:**

* Direct Financial support for the Retail Operations Carrier business including investments, budgets and financial analysis

* Analyze actual operating results and interpret data and presents results to management

* Respond to budget related requests for financial data

* Submit executive and system financial requests

* Responsible for reconciling all financial results

* Research payment reconciliation issues that arise from audits, exception reports or remittance changes

* Generate required reporting to validate payments and resolve discrepancies and variances

* Reconcile vendor submissions against reporting to ensure timely and accurate payment

* Responsible for finance/reporting, financial data analytics

* Deliver reporting and analytics to a variety of key business stakeholders, utilizing appropriate data to effectively create actionable spending plans

**Background & Competencies Required:**

* Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Finance with 8+ years of directly related experience is required; Masters Degree a strong plus

* Prior experience in retail operations, Carrier and product go-to-market a plus

* Experience utilizing SAP R/3 software or similar soft software a plus

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of PC software applications experience with solid Excel and PowerPoint skills

* Independent thinking self-starter whos developed strong working partnerships in global corporations (multi-lingual Korean a plus)

* Must demonstrate excellent professional communication skills through clearly written, concise and comprehensive documentation

* Advanced ability to work well with team members and DTC leadership, respectful of all positions at all levels, as well as complete tasks independently and professionally

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

**Necessary Skills and Attributes:**

* Ability to advise sales staff to achieve customer sales objectives, team goals, and results within established time frames and requirements.

* The ability to develop specific sales and business plans and metrics, clearly define results to be achieved, make decisions, give direction, and measure individual/team performance and sales results.

* Skilled in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company to promote sales results.

* The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple sales assignments and projects of own initiative.

* The ability to read, interpret, and present sales documents, media materials, and contracts (or related information) to corporate legal and sales standards and philosophy.

* Demonstrated competency in persuasive communication skills using both oral and written modes for internal and external personnel at all management and staff organizational levels to obtain sales decisions to achieve sales quotas and to communicate technical information.

* Numerical accuracy (prices, product details, etc.) in all customer and internal communications where errors will result in crucial financial consequences to the company.

* The ability to work independently and determine personal work schedule to be productive.

* Ability to work in a team environment in order to achieve personal and team sales quotas and to complete assignments within established time frames.

* The ability to accept tasks and problems/situations that differ, requiring creativity to develop solutions to accomplish the desired goal.

* The ability to utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past experience and the guidance of successful experiences of others.

* Interact with all levels within the organization and has frequent external contacts.

**WHAT well bring:**

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection

401(k)

**WHAT you should know:**

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.