Configuration Analyst jobs in Idaho Falls, ID

Company Profile

"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals”

Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives.  When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.

We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue consistently hitting over $1 billion dollars. We now have over 3,400 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world.  Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for an outstanding Financial Analyst to be part of our Finance group.

Overview

This position plays an integral part in the analysis, recommendation and implementation of profit improvement projects, strategic alignment initiatives, and achievement of sales and income objectives. Analysts interface with a variety of company departments such as Marketing, Sales, Forecasting & Planning, Cost and Financial Accounting to compile data and analyze the financial viability of various new products, promotions, and initiatives. The position assists key managers in identifying, implementing and tracking productivity improvements. Analysts also assist in preparing presentations to be made to the President and management team. Who you areYou’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. To be considered for the role you will have 3 years experience as a Financial Analyst. You will have a verifiable background of consistently exceeding your goals and in providing world-class financial analysis. You are driven for success and want to help others achieve their goals!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial analysis of all new projects, products and promotions related to assigned lines of business
• Independently analyzes proposed projects or initiatives to ascertain if they are financially justified
• Develop annual expense plan and analyze monthly performance against the plan for assigned departments
• Develops key company performance measurements for non-financial managers to better understand, track and improve their operational efficiency
• Identifies, analyzes and reports key business indicators impacting the growth, profitability and achievement of strategic objectives
• Provide analytical and problem solving support for key managers
• Leads category team and other assigned departments in the identification and implementation of profit improvement projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (with exceptional academic performance)
• 3 years experience as an analyst in a financial related position.
• Strong financial knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem solution skills
• Superior communication skills
• Advanced skills with Excel; any skills with VBA and SQL is a plus.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy

Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:

• A natural orientation for continuous improvement and problem solving
• A collaborative approach and willingness to engage in an environment of active idea sharing
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to produce consistent quality under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions independently and at own discretion
• Detailed work and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Ability to work under stress
• Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills and Word processing
• Must be able to relocate to Idaho Falls, ID (Relocation Assistance is available)

Why Melaleuca

Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind.

This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices.

Great culture- Flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation.Safe, uncrowded, affordable - nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness -- social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away.

Excellent compensation- in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.

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