Financial Analyst

• Purpose of Position with limited supervision, the financial analyst is responsible for compiling and preparing financial reports (monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates, and ten-year plan).
• Providing meaningful and concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods; and is the liaison to Operations' region management and budget coordinators.
• Provides Support to the Following Positions Operations management and staff Pricing and Storage Staff Finance and accounting management and staff.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
 

• Liaison with various region and department management and staff and finance and accounting staff.
• Compile and prepare financial reports: reporting cycles include monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates and developing a ten-year financial plan each year. 
• Liaison with field administrative analysts for analysis as needed.
• Provide meaningful and concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods. 
• Perform special projects and analysis as required.
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• Develop profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, manage accounts receivable for independent profit centers and develop recommendations for cash flow and profit improvements. 
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors) Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the Company.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding Company information.
• Attend work on a regular basis and support the Company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

 
Position Requirements:
 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience. 
• Two or more years' experience in financial accounting, financial planning, finance, public accounting, or other related experience. 
• Good understanding of accounting financial statements to facilitate modeling.
• Excellent Excel skills needed for financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of Access, Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints. 
• Ability to ascertain how a transaction affects all areas of financial statements. 
• Ability to function well under pressure.