Financial Analyst

Company: HMG
Location: Upland
Posted on: March 16, 2020

Job Description:

JR. FINANCIAL ANALYST
Under general supervision of the Company's Senior Financial Analyst, the Company seeks a Financial Analyst that has excellent analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and reasoning, technology and communication skills. The Financial Analyst will need to be strategic minded and will have to work between the cross functional departments of the Company in order to provide timely and accurate reports and analysis that drive bottom line results.
DUTIES:

• Organizing, writing, formatting and reviewing reports and assuring timely distribution (reports: include, but are not limited to, consolidated financial statements, corporate budgets, forecasts, budget versus actual analysis, monthly financial reports to stores and cost/profit centers, key performance indicators, Board of Directors slide presentations and weekly cash projections)
• Performs budget-versus-actual analysis results and expenditure trends, recognizing business trends and trend shifts, initiates analysis to identify cause and effect relationships while providing forecasts with insights and implications for current and future operations
• Identifies potential problem areas as well as budget savings opportunities and takes necessary action to notify senior leadership when warranted
• Provides Financial assistance and support such as cost/benefit, return on investment and capital resource analysis for department and corporate projects and activities, including new business opportunities, proposals and bids, major contracts, system conversions, and new product development
• Responsible for complex and comprehensive Financial activities or functions including oversight and support in the areas of profitability analysis, operating expense trends, business plan development, budgeting, cost accounting and other areas relating to Financial or managerial accounting and analysis
• Develop cost analysis, cost savings and or ROI scenarios in response to department projects initiatives, business objectives or company goals and objectives
• Involved in the direct support of operating department management by designing, developing and preparing accurate and timely reports and analysis, providing Financial guidance and general business direction for influencing business decisions and the achievement of strategic goals
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or Statistics with at least five years of relevant and progressive experience. CPA, CMA, MBA or ASA, along with oil/gas and/or retail industry experience preferred
• Information Technology degree and/or MBA strongly preferrED
• Based on area of expertise, demonstrated application of in-depth financial, actuarial, accounting and business knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff and management both as a self-starter and in a team environment, with skills at presentations and project management
• Will require an individual to apply a detailed understanding of financial concepts and principles to business operations
• Above average ability working with complex PC (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database software (QuickBooks, MAS 200, SQL, financial report writer) and systems both as currently used by the Company and alternative industry standards
• Ability to think analytically and apply analytical techniques and to provide in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the work force
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own work, projects and the work of others in the department, with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible and long hours as required
  Position pays 60,000 to 65,000 per year, DOE

Keywords: HMG, Upland , Financial Analyst, Professions , Upland, California