Wilsonart
Overview
Senior Financial Analyst We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and analytically driven Sr Financial Analyst to support our Global Corporate FP&A organization through comprehensive financial analysis, reporting, and planning. This role will focus on providing revenue and margin reporting and analysis with direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and providing insightful recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of financial concepts applicable to manufacturing and distribution operations.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Analysis: Collaborate with sales and distribution teams to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and support business decision making. Conduct in-depth analysis to find root cause, identify trends, perform predictive analytics, and prepare accurate reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
Budget Management: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Monitor actual performance versus budget and forecast scenarios and provide regular updates to business partners.
Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, business valuation, and investment decision-making. Perform sensitivity analysis and assess the impact of different financial variables on the organization's financial performance.
Variance Analysis: Analyze actual financial results against budgeted and forecasted figures. Investigate and explain significant variances, highlighting key drivers and trends. Collaborate with business partners to develop action plans to address any deviations from financial targets.
Management Reporting: Prepare financial reports, including key performance indicators (KPI’s) and performance metrics, for presentation to senior management and department heads. Provide insightful commentary on financial results, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Financial Insights and Recommendations: Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate investment proposals, cost optimization initiatives, and other business opportunities.
Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvements within the FP&A function and drive initiatives to streamline reporting, enhance data accuracy, and increase efficiency. Actively participate in system implementations and upgrades to ensure the availability of reliable financial information.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial concepts including cost, margin, pricing, and forecasting.
Analytical Skills: Proficient in complex financial analysis and data interpretation. Drive to dig deep into complexities, resolve inconsistencies, and synthesize data to actionable insight.
Technology Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills, experience with financial planning software such as Hyperion HFM, Oracle, INFOR, Tableau preferred. SQL experience is a plus.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Business Partnership: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver results.
Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, meets deadlines, handles multiple projects.
Project management: ability to apply sound business judgment, research and analytical skills.
Minimum Requirements Education
Bachelor's degree Required in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Experience
3-5 years of related experience in finance/accounting and reporting experience
Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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Senior Financial Analyst We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and analytically driven Sr Financial Analyst to support our Global Corporate FP&A organization through comprehensive financial analysis, reporting, and planning. This role will focus on providing revenue and margin reporting and analysis with direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and providing insightful recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of financial concepts applicable to manufacturing and distribution operations.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Analysis: Collaborate with sales and distribution teams to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and support business decision making. Conduct in-depth analysis to find root cause, identify trends, perform predictive analytics, and prepare accurate reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
Budget Management: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Monitor actual performance versus budget and forecast scenarios and provide regular updates to business partners.
Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, business valuation, and investment decision-making. Perform sensitivity analysis and assess the impact of different financial variables on the organization's financial performance.
Variance Analysis: Analyze actual financial results against budgeted and forecasted figures. Investigate and explain significant variances, highlighting key drivers and trends. Collaborate with business partners to develop action plans to address any deviations from financial targets.
Management Reporting: Prepare financial reports, including key performance indicators (KPI’s) and performance metrics, for presentation to senior management and department heads. Provide insightful commentary on financial results, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Financial Insights and Recommendations: Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate investment proposals, cost optimization initiatives, and other business opportunities.
Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvements within the FP&A function and drive initiatives to streamline reporting, enhance data accuracy, and increase efficiency. Actively participate in system implementations and upgrades to ensure the availability of reliable financial information.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial concepts including cost, margin, pricing, and forecasting.
Analytical Skills: Proficient in complex financial analysis and data interpretation. Drive to dig deep into complexities, resolve inconsistencies, and synthesize data to actionable insight.
Technology Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills, experience with financial planning software such as Hyperion HFM, Oracle, INFOR, Tableau preferred. SQL experience is a plus.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Business Partnership: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver results.
Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, meets deadlines, handles multiple projects.
Project management: ability to apply sound business judgment, research and analytical skills.
Minimum Requirements Education
Bachelor's degree Required in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Experience
3-5 years of related experience in finance/accounting and reporting experience
Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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