Financial Business Analyst
- Employer
- Shippers Supply, Inc.
- Location
- Hopkins
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Industry
- Financial Services and Banking
- Role
- Business Analyst
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
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Come grow with us! Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where YOU can make a difference!
Position will be approximately 60% in the office and 40% remote after training period, depending on department needs.
The primary role of the Financial Business Analyst is to provide data, reports, and analysis on a variety of business issues, planning, budgeting, and forecasting for management's use in decision making. The Financial Business Analyst will analyze various current and past financial and operational data and performance metrics to help predict future results, identify discrepancies and to advise the company on its business strategy. This role is a great opportunity that combines Reporting/BI development with Financial Business Analysis.
Key Accountabilities:
Forecasting, Modeling & Analysis
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, scorecards, and other data analysis tools utilizing Power BI.
Support the financial planning process inclusive of budgets, re-forecasts, capital expense analysis, M&A analysis and long-term plans by modeling and analyzing goals across the company and at the department level.
Help to develop, define, and maintain financial models to support valuation, costing, planning and forecasting.
Gather and analyze current and past data results, identify areas of risk and opportunity, and make recommendations to leadership for improvements.
Prepare and maintain financial projections of cash receipts, disbursements, debt, and borrowing base levels (receivables and inventory) and reviewing actuals monthly.
Conduct thorough research of historical financial data and account reconciliation.
Analyzes industry trends and makes recommendations based on those trends.
Partner with teams throughout the company to identify improvements that could lead to cost savings or revenue enhancement. including assistance in calculating ROI on various projects and investments.
Data management and business intelligence
Develop and maintain automated reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and other business intelligence tools that provide key data and reporting to business users.
Translate business needs and user requirements into specifications to develop and implement new reports, dashboards and data collection systems using business intelligence and other reporting tools.
Establish a thorough understanding of the core business processes and daily workings, and the connection of those processes to other business functions.
Support the development and maintenance of an infrastructure that facilitates rapid reporting and analysis of key metrics driving operational performance.
Other
Provide back-up support to Finance department
Perform special projects as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficient in financial modeling techniques
Advanced knowledge with Excel Formulas and functions
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced project management skills with the understanding of business functionality as it relates to process
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Excellent time management, attention to detail and organizational ability
Advanced presentation, reporting and communication skills
Understanding of Corporate Finance, FP&A and GAAP
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in finance, economics, business, or another related field
5+ years in an Analyst, Reporting, BI, Finance or related position in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Experience with activity-based costing for fixed and variable costs in relation to the overall direct cost of a line of products
Experience in Acumatica and Velixo preferred
Experience using quantitative analytical tools to assemble, analyze, and draw conclusions from business data
Advanced experience using Power BI
Familiarity report writing with SQL databases
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid long term disability
- 401k with company match
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off
- Positive company culture
Position will be approximately 60% in the office and 40% remote after training period, depending on department needs.
The primary role of the Financial Business Analyst is to provide data, reports, and analysis on a variety of business issues, planning, budgeting, and forecasting for management's use in decision making. The Financial Business Analyst will analyze various current and past financial and operational data and performance metrics to help predict future results, identify discrepancies and to advise the company on its business strategy. This role is a great opportunity that combines Reporting/BI development with Financial Business Analysis.
Key Accountabilities:
Forecasting, Modeling & Analysis
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, scorecards, and other data analysis tools utilizing Power BI.
Support the financial planning process inclusive of budgets, re-forecasts, capital expense analysis, M&A analysis and long-term plans by modeling and analyzing goals across the company and at the department level.
Help to develop, define, and maintain financial models to support valuation, costing, planning and forecasting.
Gather and analyze current and past data results, identify areas of risk and opportunity, and make recommendations to leadership for improvements.
Prepare and maintain financial projections of cash receipts, disbursements, debt, and borrowing base levels (receivables and inventory) and reviewing actuals monthly.
Conduct thorough research of historical financial data and account reconciliation.
Analyzes industry trends and makes recommendations based on those trends.
Partner with teams throughout the company to identify improvements that could lead to cost savings or revenue enhancement. including assistance in calculating ROI on various projects and investments.
Data management and business intelligence
Develop and maintain automated reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and other business intelligence tools that provide key data and reporting to business users.
Translate business needs and user requirements into specifications to develop and implement new reports, dashboards and data collection systems using business intelligence and other reporting tools.
Establish a thorough understanding of the core business processes and daily workings, and the connection of those processes to other business functions.
Support the development and maintenance of an infrastructure that facilitates rapid reporting and analysis of key metrics driving operational performance.
Other
Provide back-up support to Finance department
Perform special projects as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficient in financial modeling techniques
Advanced knowledge with Excel Formulas and functions
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced project management skills with the understanding of business functionality as it relates to process
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Excellent time management, attention to detail and organizational ability
Advanced presentation, reporting and communication skills
Understanding of Corporate Finance, FP&A and GAAP
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in finance, economics, business, or another related field
5+ years in an Analyst, Reporting, BI, Finance or related position in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Experience with activity-based costing for fixed and variable costs in relation to the overall direct cost of a line of products
Experience in Acumatica and Velixo preferred
Experience using quantitative analytical tools to assemble, analyze, and draw conclusions from business data
Advanced experience using Power BI
Familiarity report writing with SQL databases
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid long term disability
- 401k with company match
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off
- Positive company culture
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