Financial Analyst

About Westlake Ace Hardware

Ace Retail Holdings, the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Westlake Ace Hardware chain, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Westlake Ace Hardware has been in operation for over a century and operates over 150 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make Westlake stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of:

Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence

General Job Summary

The Financial Analyst position, as part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team, is responsible for providing reporting and analysis to support business decisions across the company, as well as assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and month end financial reporting functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide meaningful analytical and operational support to the organization through independent and department driven financial analysis, identifying opportunities and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.

· Assist with preparations of monthly and quarterly FP&A initiatives and deliverables, including financial statements, KPI reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis related to ongoing strategic initiatives.

· Be responsible for ensuring that all standard analyses are provided regularly in a consistent format and that they are accurate, detailed and summarized with findings.

· Support the continued development of the annual budgeting process, coordinating with the finance and accounting teams as needed.

· Develop an understanding of the company’s analytical tools, data structures and definitions in order to extract and compile data to support ongoing responsibilities.

· Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:

o SERVICE – Amaze our customers, our associates and our communities by delivering on our helpful promise.

o PASSION – Showing our love for the work we do, our customers, and our associates.

o RESPECT – A humble appreciation that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and better company and that every person is unique and valued.

o INTEGRITY – An authentic commitment to moral and ethical behavior.

o TEAMWORK – Together we can achieve extraordinary things.

o EXCELLENCE– A disciplined approach to achieve outstanding results through continuous improvement.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

· Prior experience with financial planning and analysis, with demonstrated problem-solving skills.

· Sound understanding of key performance indicators and elements that drive retail profitability.

· Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.

· Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.

· Prior experience within a retail store support setting is a plus.

· Basic Excel VBA knowledge and macro development is a plus.

· Experience working with databases and writing database queries is a plus.

· Experience using Power BI or similar tools is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
• FP&A: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lenexa, KS 66215