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Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

We are looking for a Financial Data Analyst who will work from our office in Northridge, CA. Our aggressive growth plans are contingent upon finding the right person to fill this role who will be a commitment to our vision, and who has a passion for customer service, a desire to influence change, and the necessary business acumen to help drive our reporting efficiencies and visibility to our key stakeholders.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Data Analyst will be responsible for strategic planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and day to day analytics and reporting. In addition, the person in this position will work hand in hand with our Sales Team, Operation Leaders, and other members of the accounting team in order to provide financial analytics that drive business results in support of the short-term and long-term goals. This position does include some day-to-day reporting and compiling of input into the companys ERP. The right person will find a way to reduce the manual aspects of the current processes by developing data imports etc. to effectively improve process flows and minimize data errors.

Education & Experience :

B.A. in Finance or Accounting plus five years of relevant experience. Proven history in analytics and data analysis.

Essential Functions :

• Provide decision support by financial modeling, business case analysis, and financial / management reporting.
• Gather, compile, analyze, prepare and summarize data for complex financial projects / subjects such as planning, formulating and conducting financial studies to define performance plans for short and long-range business segment goals.
• Evaluate financial implications of specific business decisions / opportunities and advises management accordingly to ensure targeted financial performance achievement.
• Exercise judgment to recommend the appropriate course of action and prepare business projections based on sound financial analysis.
• Participates in the development of strategic and operational objectives that are aligned to Corporate and Group strategic objectives
• Create analysis using existing Business Information systems to drive the financial performance of the business segment
• Assist in the monthly closing process in conjunction with the Accounting team
• Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan, forecast, and prior year
• Drives group forecasting process through collaboration across the business
• Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
• Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making
• Apply external perspective and maintain knowledge of the segments competitive environment, market conditions, customers, and profit drivers.
• Provide concise and effective communication of financial results in a timely manner
• Lead the continuous improvement of systems, tools, and methodologies across the Finance function and throughout the segment.
• Work across organizational boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, division, or corporate objectives
• Support process of ensuring that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including; data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems, and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations.
• Solve controls issues at the root cause and create broad organizational learning.
• Maintain independence in the view and assessment of the business control environment.
• Metrics and KPI calculations and posting
• Work with CFO on Capital and other Financial Budgeting
• Compilation of monthly financial reports in alignment with the monthly deliverables calendar.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills and Abilities :

• Financial Management
• Technical Capacity
• Business Acumen
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Intellectually Curious
• Strategic Thinking

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Excellent benefits incl. medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, supplemental insurance through AFLAC, sick time, and vacation.

Job Type : Salaried, Full-time extended work hours if required to meet deadlines.

Required experience :

• Data Analysis : 5 years
• Accounting : 2 years

Company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.