Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial performance management, analysis and decision support
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, generate alternatives and clearly communicate findings to drive positive change
• Ability to grasp understanding of business models and key drivers quickly and independently
• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and personnel
• Demonstrated proficiency with expert Excel; Hyperion EPBCS and/or Oracle ERP system experience preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize assignments and work effectively under time constraints
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven record of financial planning and strategy decisions
• Must be able to meet deadlines and deliver timely and accurate results
• Thorough planning and organization skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment
• Ability to succeed in a team environment and perform cross-functional duties as required.
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance
• Self-directed with strong motivation and willingness to take initiative and lead project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback and the ability to interact and partner with people at all levels and locations
• Flexible, team and customer service oriented, able and willing to learn

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data from various platforms compared to plans, forecasts, and prior year results
• Research, analyze, and report on financial and accounting inquiries for the division
• Routine communication with Manager relating to financial close, budgeting/forecasting, issues and deliverables
• Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations on a monthly basis
• Prepare and analyze the periodic management reporting of financial results for the division
• Improve financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, recommending actions to management
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Maintain dataset of results and key performance indicators by entering, verifying and backing up data, ensuring the highest level of data integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with expert Excel; Hyperion EPBCS and/or Oracle ERP system experience preferred