Hybrid Sr. Financial Analyst chez Golding Blends

Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support decision-making within an organization.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial forecasting, reporting and operational metrics of business performance.
• Analyze past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends and make recommendations for improvements.
• Develop financial models through benchmarking and process analysis to inform business decision making.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Analyze trends in revenue, expenses and profitability.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather data and provide financial insights.
• Coordinate with the CFO and executive team for long-term financial planning. 
• Participate in the budget process and forecasts, as necessary.
• Assist costing in new product launches and standard costing as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and investment decisions.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance or business management, or other related discipline required
• 3-5 years of direct financial analysis experience required, preferably in a similar role in the  manufacturing industry
• Experience with ERP systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• Demonstrated financial modeling and analysis skills

Other Skills and relevant considerations:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks and removing obstacles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex sets of data and make business recommendations based on analysis.
• Understanding of IT systems and electronic communications within manufacturing finance required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and cycles and ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business information.
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to develop good working relationships with other team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and in a variety of cultures.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

Language Skills:  

• English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.