Sr Financial Analyst

Provides support in one or more of several specialty areas within the Finance and Accounting function including:
Cost Accounting, Business Support, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Audit, Accounting Services and Centralized Transactions.

• Designs, implements and provides products, programs, projects, processes and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Provides financial services and consulting at the branch, team and/or market level; performs analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly supports the Finance Manager and finance team.
• Forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets; develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
• Participates in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances.
• Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders.
• Builds process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools.
• Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions.
• Interfaces with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering.
• Performs analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects.
• Performs ad hoc research as necessary; prepares and presents comprehensive evaluations, proposals and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
• Assists with budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems and preparation of presentation materials.
• Tracks historical capital investments and assists with monthly capital expenditure forecasting.
• Analyzes concession agreements and other third-party contracts and monitors compliance with financial terms and obligations.
• Supports business development team by providing financial information for business reviews and by analyzing performance of competitors, including identifying trends in competitors’ behavior.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
• CPA Preferred

• Minimum three (3) years related experience, in an accounting or financial analysis role.

• Solid knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.
• Able to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses in a timely manner.
• Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational / time management skills, and be detailed oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.) with advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups and pivot tables).

• Accounting and Reporting - Applying an understanding of accounting and reporting concepts and methodologies.
• Achievement Orientation – Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Business Perspective – Using an understanding of business issues, processes, and outcomes to enhance business performance.
• Ensuring Accountability – Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.
• Fostering Communication – Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue, and building consensus.
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