Financial Analyst

Duration: 5 Months (40hrs/weeks)

Job Description:

As part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, the financial analyst will provide business decision support and financial analytics to the leadership of the Tissue Technologies division. Activities will include development and preparation of variance analysis, revenue and cost trend analysis, decision support, budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc special project support. Additionally, the analyst will play a major role in preparing the monthly and quarterly operating review presentations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide financial support to evaluate the annual operating budget, the long-term strategic business plan, and the periodic forecasting processes of the Tissue Technologies division
• Calculate run-rates and identifying drivers and trends in the business
• Consolidate and report monthly budget vs. actual operating expenses and providing meaningful insights to the business.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with divisional and corporate business partners.
• Improve communication and understanding of the business.
• Forecast the near-term P&L and provide guidance to the business
• Assist with the overall achievement of the division’s and company’s financial targets
• Work closely with the corporate accounting team to support the monthly close process, which may include preparing journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, et al.
• Analyze and interpret large amounts of operational and financial data converting it into meaningful and focused information and reports which drive performance results and action
• Assist in the development and preparation of the monthly and quarterly business financial review presentations
• Coordinate with sales management and commercial finance teams to prepare and execute annual sales commission plans
• Prepare ad hoc analyses as needed
   

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. MBA is a plus, but not required
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Finance and/or Accounting roles including Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Budgeting
• Strong Excel skills and facility in financial modeling desired
• Detail oriented; strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills in conjunction with the ability to interact with all levels in the organization are a must
• Experience with multidimensional databases such as Hyperion/Oracle and BPC is a plus
• Exposure to continuous improvement cultures and methodologies.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Ability to utilize a computer, telephone and printer as well as other general office equipment. Strong computer skills are required.

Shift: Day, M-F 1st shift