Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL ANALYST - Direct Hire

EXCELLENT Opportunity!

Jefferson Wells has an immediate need for a strong Financial Analyst to join one of our premier Milwaukee clients! This is a HYBRID Position - 3 days REMOTE and 2 days ONSITE. The ideal candidate will be an analytical and motivated Analyst who understands GAAP Accounting, Financial Reporting, and various finance/accounting duties. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, and eager to learn, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and automated accounting systems. Someone who is skilled at diving into complex issues and proposing effective solutions is highly desired. In return for your outstanding talent, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package, work with a dynamic team and highly desired employer, as well as experience unlimited career growth!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will provide financial support to the team. Ongoing responsibilities include validation of savings projects and coordination of efforts to achieve savings targets, analysis of key financial and operational metrics (including but not limited to Accounts Payable and SG&A expenses). Analyst is expected to have strong communication skills as several of the analyses and deliverables will require direct communication with various finance personnel and other cross-functional team members.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Financial Results

• Assists in monthly closing process.
• Executes timely and accurate preparation of all accounting/financial documents.

Annual Plan/Forecasting/Outlooks:

• Actively participates in the Forecast / Plan process.
• Maintains adequate back-up/support for key assumptions.

Special Projects/Other

• Supports the Procurement team and Integrated Supply Chain finance team.
• Validates savings projects and reports on progress towards overall savings targets.
• Prepares and analyzes multiple reports to ensure SOX compliance within Procurement.
• Identifies areas of improvement and takes action to implement change as agreed upon by management.
• Assist with various ad hoc projects/requests as they arise.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum two years' experience with increasing responsibility
• A highly motivated individual capable of handling multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams.
• Familiarity with either OneStream, QAD, or SAP is a plus, but not required.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to be considered for, please contact us as soon as possible!

At Jefferson Wells ( ), we have built a reputation for results-driven, innovative workforce solutions that help companies create competitive advantage. From basic to complex, we custom tailor our services to fit our clients' needs from interim and permanent professional talent resourcing to complete project solutions in the areas of Risk Advisory, Tax, and Finance/Accounting. Our professionals provide specialized industry and technical experience and expertise to our clients, enabling them to accelerate their business performance. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide, leveraging the workforce capabilities of the Manpower Group.