Financial Analyst – Cost

Responsibilities

• Support the business through financial planning, forecasting, and decision support across fixed cost and variable cost areas.
• Lead the monthly forecast process for assigned areas of fixed cost and variable cost, and partner with business leaders to improve forecast accuracy and achieve financial targets.
• Analyze business results against forecast, budget, and prior year to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize performance.
• Build and apply financial models, business cases, run-rate views, and advanced analytics to influence current and future profitability.
• Prepare monthly operating review materials and KPI reporting packages with clear insights and anticipated answers to likely leadership questions.
• Serve as a key analyst in budget and long-term plan development by identifying trends and helping establish bold but achievable targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics; MBA preferred
• 2+ years of operating finance experience
• Strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in corporate finance
• Experience with common financial modeling methods such as NPV, payback, and cash flow analysis
• Knowledge of corporate finance principles, including cash flow and forecasting
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles
• Critical thinking skills and an inquisitive mindset
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues to provide insight and metrics that drive sound business decisions
• Advanced Excel skills, along with strong modeling and financial valuation capabilities
• Ability to provide accurate, timely, and reliable reporting and controls
• Ability to quickly learn and understand a digital product portfolio
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to structure presentations in a straightforward and efficient manner
• Comfortable with presenting to GM senior management.