Senior Financial Analyst, Sales Finance

The Senior Financial Analyst, Sales Finance applies principles of finance to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the below duties. This function requires well-developed skills in finance, business analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate will have an ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change; work effectively within cross-functional teams; will be highly resourceful; able to deliver strong results; have a passion for operational excellence and possess a strong set of communication and analytical skills. Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Results AreaResponsible for supporting customer profitability management through pricing and dealer incentive decisions. Provide analysis of new and existing dealer incentives through established process. Support forecast and budget processes as needed. Assist in the preparation of financial business models used to evaluate investment within Sales divisions. Partners with Regional Sales Directors and their teams to advise on financial and other decision making. Perform financial analysis and provide commentary that helps identify performance drivers and root causes of variances to objectives. Interpret operating results and communicate opportunities for improvement to division heads. Proactively assist in developing projects to identify opportunities for cost savings / profit enhancement and efficiency improvement throughout the organization. Partner with the Sales Accounting team to provide financial analysis in support of forecasting and strategic initiatives. Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments on business objectives. Seeks ways to improve standard reporting as requested or required. Support management through ad-hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as assigned. While the above offers a general understanding of duties and responsibilities, management reserves the right to assign or reassign other appropriate duties to this job at any time. This document excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Ideal Candidate Possesses These Attributes:Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skillsPossess challenger mindset with collaborative focus. Ability to drive projects through to completion by involving and persuading othersIntegration into business beyond the finance organization. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsAlways maintains a high degree of professionalism with all customers, solicits customer feedback to improve serviceSpeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, responds well to questions, and demonstrates group presentation skills. Includes appropriate people in decision-making processAggressively looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when neededQualifications:Bachelor's degree with concentration in Finance. 3-5 years of related experience or training. Proven experience with extensive financial modeling, analysis, forecasting, budgeting methods and tools. Expertise with Microsoft Office products particularly Excel required. Some travel, evening and weekend work may be required.