At Kids2, we're really good at what we do. And when we're great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.
Parenting is demanding, and that's where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents - not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.
No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That's a big task!
We're serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins.
SUMMARY
The Financial Analyst will play a key role on the global FP&A team as the owner of the cash forecast and borrowing base. The analyst will then propose recommendations for improvement utilizing knowledge of industry, best practices, and the company's reporting systems. In addition, he or she will support the organization's financial forecasts and annual budgeting process across multiple business entities. The FP&A function acts as the analytical engine of the organization, providing insight and supporting optimal business decision making.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Cash Planning and Reporting - Weekly preparation of the borrowing base report for submission to lenders and subsequent funding on asset-based lending revolver (ABL). Provides an overview of week over week activity and liquidity drivers to management. Will update weekly cash outlook with borrowing base and disbursement forecasts.
- Budgeting and Forecasting - Support the financial planning activities for the business and provide insights for all planning activities including budget, forecasts, and cash planning activities; build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional business partners to develop annual financial plans and ongoing forecasts with a specific focus on cash and liquidity planning.
- Financial Modeling - Create and maintain ad-hoc financial models and schedules sourcing data from multiple systems; respond timely to business requests including analysis of international regions, departments, and the company as a whole.
- Financial Analysis - Analyze, communicate, identify and advise management on the key drivers of the business (against history, budget, forecast)
- Financial Systems - Develop financial reports and ensure data integrity across multiple deliverables and audiences
- Assist Finance Management with other special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as needed
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 0-2 years related experience in a corporate financial analysis role
EDUCATION & SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field required or equivalent experience
- Ability to interact cross-functionally with other departments
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- No additional certifications required
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills (Access skills desirable)
- Planful (previously Host Analytics) experience is a plus (Accounting/ERP, BCP/EPM tool, BO business intelligence/analysis tool)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have flexible use of hands and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- General office environment
We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!
Check out our website at www.kids2.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section.
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