Financial Analyst, NA FP&A; land, CO or NYC)

Position: Financial Analyst, NA FP&A (Loveland, CO or NYC)
We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles:
Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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** Job Purpose/Overview*
* The primary focus of this Financial Analyst position will be supporting the period-end close process and delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis. You will partner closely with accounting, operational leaders, and the broader FP&A team to ensure the accuracy of our financial data, analyze key business metrics, and help tell the financial story of Antech's performance. Multiple, concurrent projects will be expected of this role

This role will be based in our  
** Loveland, Colorado or New York City
** offices. We are not providing relocation at this time. The hiring salary ranges for this position is $60,000-$70,000. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* + Own the distribution of daily, periodic, and quarterly management reporting packages, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely delivery.

+ Perform variance analysis (comparing Actuals vs. Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year) for key Profit & Loss (P&L) line items and departmental spend.

+ Investigate variances by collaborating with operational department heads, documenting the "why" behind the numbers.

+ Draft commentary and summary highlights for executive leadership presentations and board-level reporting.

+ Maintain and update financial models, templates, and reporting dashboards (Excel, Power BI, or ERP-specific tools).

+ Act as a data steward, ensuring consistency and reconciliation between various source systems (ERP and FP&A planning tools).

+ Assist in the configuration and roll-forward of budgeting/forecasting files for the annual planning cycle.

+ Support the FP&A team with ad-hoc financial modeling, cost-benefit analyses, and scenario modeling to support strategic business decisions.

+ Identify opportunities to automate existing reporting packages and streamline close workflows to reduce cycle times.

** Education and Experience*
* + Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting.

+ Minimum 1-3 years finance or accounting experience in a corporate environment.

** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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* + Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and basic financial modeling structure).

+ Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, the relationship between the three financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), and standard variance analysis.

+ Prior exposure to ERP systems (such as Net Suite, SAP, or Oracle), consolidation tools (such as One Stream, Hyperion, or Anaplan), or BI reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a strong plus.

+ Consistently detail-oriented and meticulous in number analysis and review

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines during critical period-close weeks.

+ Proficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.

+ Ability to effectively develop presentations and communicate findings to associates and management.

+ Ability to work in an independent, proactive and cooperative fashion with professionals at all levels of the company.

+ Commitment to Antech's Five Principles:
Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.

** Working Conditions*
* The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.  The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, deliver presentations and communicate with people in an office or virtual environment.  

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