What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Analyst position at Veseris?
Primary Purpose:
This Financial Analyst role provides reporting and analysis support for all of Veseris' North American operations including our corporate overhead functions. This role will be a key conduit between our controllership team and business functions and will be actively involved in monthly reporting, variance analysis, as well as provide ad-hoc financial support for key strategic decisions. This role will be responsible for enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems and general support for the organization. This role will also be responsible for delivering accurate and timely reporting and analysis. This position reports to the Manager, FP&A.
The successful candidate will possess the following key skills: strong initiative, high business acumen, ability to navigate and manage key stakeholder relationships, proven understanding of key financial concepts including, but not limited to: financial modeling and analysis as well as familiarity with financial statements, the ability to lead without direct authority, strong desire to learn and have demonstrated success with process improvement initiatives, and a proven ability to prioritize delegated tasks.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Generate and review periodic OPEX/Top Line performance across North American operations
Analyze monthly financial results, providing valuable insights and analysis to guide senior leaders
Develop, maintain, and improve benchmark reporting of vital metrics for the firm
Develop and support Dashboard reporting & analysis for all financial metrics
Develop business partnerships with various budget/department owners to assist/support strategic initiatives and day to day operations
Proactively review daily/monthly performance to identify trends and provide actional analysis to help growth or expense initiatives
Support discrete analytics for business and ensure that analysis and data ties to appropriate source
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Assist in the preparation of the Veseris AOP and quarterly forecasts
Coordinate with Operations on proposed AOP requirements, challenge a submission that greatly deviates from actual trend and recommend alternatives to meet overall performance targets and strategic goals
Prepare periodic scenario and sensitivity analyses with financial models
Facilitate clear, accurate, and timely communication of information to Finance leadership
Data Management:
Data mining using various methods to achieve desired data output for monitoring and decision making
Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis
Extending company's data with third party sources of information when needed
Enhancing data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems
Completing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner
Support business with ad-hoc ROI and M&A due diligence activities to assist senior leadership in key investment decisions
Assists with special projects and preparation of reports as requested by the Manager, FP&A
Other:
Performs other related duties as required or requested as needed
Key Stakeholders:
Manager, FP&A
Direct Supervisor
Senior Leadership Team
US/Canada/Mexico
Senior Leadership support
Sales Personnel
Sales and Margin Support
Field Personnel Support
Education/Experience/Training:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Computer from fully accredited four-year institution is required
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Data Science from fully accredited institution is preferred
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant Finance, Accounting, Analytics and/or Computer Programming experience
Strong initiative with ability to complete tasks both collaboratively and independently
Great communication skills regarding data results and ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power Bl, Etc.
Understanding (or proficiency) in database logic and query processes. Experience with Power Bl, Power Query, Tableau a plus
Understanding of applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing and regression
Good data mining and analytics with transactional data to produce cogent analysis
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload
Strong financial and analytical skills
Must be detail-oriented and deadline sensitive
Knowledge of the distribution industry and chemical industry is preferred
Must be proficient in Microsoft office with strong Excel skills; Strong writing/communication skills
Process improvement experience preferred
Experience with D365 preferred but not required
Physical
Demands/Environmental Conditions/Other Requirements:
Office environment
Travel up to 10%
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.