SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
MONTGOMERY, AL

POSITION SUMMARY:

Financial Analyst will prepare company’s business plans, forecasts and related variance analysis along with other related financial analysis studies and reports. As a Senior Analyst, this position will provide support and guidance to a more junior level financial analyst.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution/university with a preference in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics (and/or) relevant work experience.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Financial Analyst in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience preparing analysis and presentations
• General understanding of accounting principles
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and perform in a deadline driven environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plays key role in the preparation of analytical reports and tools including P&L and Cost Center Performance– interfacing with business units, functional leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Utilizes financial modeling skills to assist Business Unit and Corporate leaders to develop comprehensive and detailed plans which are easily measurable to inform the business of near-term financial performance expectations.
• Participates in the company's budgeting/forecasting process to include identifying cost savings efforts, tracking monthly performance, and analyzing, summarizing, and understanding variances to budget/forecast/prior year.
• Regularly communicates with business unit leaders & department managers regarding expectations for preparation and review of budgets & forecasts, as well as actual results relative to expectations.
• Prepares accurate reporting of variances and works with business unit/department managers to develop accurate internal reporting.
• Ensuring that consistent practices are used to maintain integrity of financial data and related systems: researches and reconciles data analysis for accuracy.
• Ad hoc core financial analysis and reporting responsibilities to support internal initiatives and projects focusing on driving efficiency & transparency.
• Review operating results and prepare variance and trend analysis monthly
• Prepares company’s business plan, monthly forecasts and variance analysis.
• Manages capital budgets and appropriation requests.
• Prepares monthly reporting packages for internal and external reporting.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May supervise a lower level employee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily office work environment.

TRAVEL: Periodic travel may be required to a customer sites by car or plane.

GREAT COMPANY, COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS!!