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Job Description
Position Summary:The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with the Sr. Controller and other executives by developing an in-depth understanding of the business, applying financial analysis to enable thoughtful decision-making, and enhancing financial analysis tools to identify opportunities for improvement. Although the position will not initially directly manage staff, the successful candidate will build relations with other finance team members and throughout the organization to coordinate financial analysis, reporting, and finance support activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Financial Analysis- Prepare a detailed and timely monthly financial analysis of the company’s operations for distribution to Eurofins’ executives
- Prepare a detailed monthly analysis of general ledger accounts, with explanations of variances to budget and prior year in a format that facilitates executive review
- Own and maintain detailed Excel files to analyze and forecast financial components of company operations
- Prepare a financial forecast on a weekly basis, including predictions of revenues and expenses
- Prepare presentation materials for monthly and quarterly financial updates
- Support quarterly board meetings through preparation of financial analysis and coordination of supporting materials for all departments
- Assist in the coordination and preparation the company’s annual budget
- Prepare meaningful financial analysis and reports to support business decisions, assess investment opportunities and identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide backup and support for sales operations, including understanding of costing and pricing models
The successful associate will gain an in-depth understanding of the financial models, including:
- Understand the formulas and calculations that impact outputs and periodically audit the outputs to ensure accuracy
- Maintain and update input tables
- Identify opportunities for model enhancements, such as allocation of shipping costs to customers
- Develop an in-depth understand of the data warehouse and Business Intelligence tools to extract and transform data into useable information
- Serve as a financial expert for the company, providing ad-hoc financial analysis
- Coordinate financial analysis and reporting to ensure consistent, accurate reporting across the company
- Develop relationships with parent company personnel and external auditors
Qualifications
Education/Experience:Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting and/or Information Systems required.
Minimum of five years of professional work experience.
Core understanding of accounting principles.
Ability and/or Skills:- Superior knowledge of various software applications such as Great Plains, Xifin, spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports
- Ability to thoroughly and clearly communicate business issues verbally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
- Self-directed and driven with ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
- Highly analytical with ability to identify, research, resolve and communicate financial issues
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding payroll, potential acquisitions, or other sensitive data
- Ability to work outside core business hours as needed
Additional Information
Position is full time working M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Huntsville, AL are encouraged to apply.
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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