Product P&L Analyst

Mid-Level Finance Position

Overview of the position

A mid-level position in the finance department responsible for providing ground-level support to the financial analysis team reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and analyze profit and loss forecasts for portfolio products during all stages of the development cycle (from initial concept, throughout production, to market release).
• Perform comparative analyses and monitor variances between forecasts and actual results to identify and accurately explain trends, issues, and opportunities.
• Utilize financial models in conjunction with collected data to provide active decision support to the management team.
• Assist with annual and quarterly forecasting, including the development of the Annual Operating Plan.
• Update and distribute the company's monthly Margin Comparison report.
• Ad hoc requests, special projects, and other duties, as necessary.

Education/Years Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or other quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years' experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of financial statements as well as commonly used budgeting, cost estimation, accounting, and financial analysis concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple, high-priority projects with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards Enterprise One and Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Experience in trading cards, memorabilia, or toy/game industries highly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Desire and capability to learn quickly and immediately apply knowledge.
• Committed to contributing to a collaborative, adaptable work environment focused on team success.
• Ability to handle confidential or otherwise sensitive information with appropriate discretion.