Financial Analyst; Accounting and FP&A

West Side Beer Distributing is currently seeking a full-time Financial Analyst to join our team at our Grand Rapids location
. This is a fully onsite position. West Side Beer offers a full benefit package including 401K with company match, vacation/sick time, medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability insurance, and more!

The Financial Analyst will support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities. This role partners with accounting and operations to analyze financial results, identify trends, and support month-end close activities. The Financial Analyst provides actionable insights to management to support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and financial accuracy.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including variance and trend analysis
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision making
• Budget preparation and expense tracking versus budget and prior year(s)
• Update and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operations including inventory turnover, operating expenses, gross margin and other metrics as requested
• Provide insights to management based on financial data
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and audit activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate with accounting team to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for senior leadership of financial reports and analysis
• Develop skillset for Net Suite ERP and Net Suite Planning and Budgeting to accurately and efficiently utilize and provide support to team and key stakeholders
• Other duties, as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelors Degree (Four-year college or university)

Experience: Minimum 2 years related experience, experience with consumer goods, preferred

Computer

Skills:

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Experience with ERP, Net Suite preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, background check.