What is SimpleTire? We think there’s a better way when it comes to getting work done on your car. Starting with tire replacement. A way that’s more welcome, that’s more you. That gets you to what you need, more quickly. Helps you feel smart about your choices, and gets you on your way, feeling good. A way better experience for tire replacement. That's our way. That’s our promise.

Our network stretches across the country with 10,000+ installers and 3,000+ independent supply points. We employ hundreds of people, support thousands of local businesses, and strive to empower everyone along the process.

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Position Overview

The Financial Analyst is integral in identifying, quantifying, leading and validating operating and strategic initiatives that contribute to the overall financial position of the organization. This position provides support to the finance team and other key stakeholders by assisting with report, modeling, process optimization, the annual budget process, the ongoing forecast process, and other projects as needed.

The successful candidate will be adaptable and open to supporting immediate needs and requests of the Finance team. They will be proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets and will have high level business acumen and experience with business intelligence tools. 

Key deliverables include timely and accurate reporting, as well as providing key insights to drive business decisions.

As Financial Analyst, your essential job functions include the following:

• Support the finance team with daily, weekly and monthly reporting and analysis.
• Maintain ongoing financial forecasts, including risks & opportunities, as well as other financial & forecasting projects
• Establish and report on key financial & operating metrics. Proactively create new metrics and vet calculations to provide insightful financial analysis to support company-wide strategic and operational initiatives
• Build knowledge and partners with key stakeholders to drive process optimization (role clarity and business controls) and better forecasting in the following areas: sales lifts during promotional periods, gross profit improvements, sales returns and claims management, manufacturer and supplier incentive programs analysis, cash management and planning, shipping expense forecasting, etc. 
• Develop and maintain integrated revenue, margin and expense analysis, projections, reports, and presentations
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual results providing detailed revenue, margin and expense analyses that draw relevant and meaningful conclusions
• Assist with regular presentations including financial analysis and commentary in Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Google Slides presentations
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements 

• 3-5 years of accounting and/or finance experience, preferably in a fast paced, high growth, company or professional services firm. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA or MBA is a plus
• Solid understanding of Financial Statements including Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements. Working knowledge of basic accounting principles & US GAAP.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint / Google Sheets and Slides 
• Can effectively manipulate and analyze large amounts of data
• Proficient use of data aggregation and visualization tools such as Power BI, Metabase, Amazon Quicksight, Sigma, etc. SQL experience is a plus
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems such as Sage InTacct is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Passionate and disciplined while taking a pragmatic approach to supporting collaborative decision making
• Creative problem-solving skills. A demonstrated track record of making a difference and adding value
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified fashion to facilitate understanding
• Strong organizational skills. Able to multitask
• Ability to work and adjust to changing deadlines
• Must be able to develop relationships across the organization, working cross functionally to get results through collaborative partnerships

Required Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Customer focus
• Decision making
• Ethics and integrity
• Functional/technical skills
• Resourcefulness
• Results orientation
• Teamwork
• Detail orientation, analysis

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• This is a full time remote position. While remote, you may be required to travel to our corporate offices located in the greater Philadelphia area periodically for meetings or to perform work. 
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Continuous computer screen viewing and typing
• Speaking through the computer for many video conferences, meetings and one-to-one conversations