Sr. Finance Analyst

Sr. Finance Analyst

Job Description Summary

Assist in the development of the annual operating plan and forecasts by partnering with the business leaders in Project & Development Services. Produce and analyze financial data monthly, including variance analysis to prior year, annual operating plan and forecasts. Assist with preparation of the business monthly financial presentations. Support Managers and leadership with the development of the annual business plan, budgets and forecasts, operations plan, stating priorities, timelines and responsibilities.

Review monthly and annual operating results, coordinate with Finance in the preparation of forecasts, budget, etc., which includes preparing monthly reports, assessing variances and performance plans. Provide insightful analysis of financial results to business leaders and perform ad-hoc analyses that lead to problem solving and business improving recommendations. Design and build dynamic financial models to facilitate the understanding between drivers and results and communicate results to finance and business leaders.

Research, analyze and evaluate expense and revenue (charge-back) information and data relating to the market and/or region. Use logic and reasoning to identify relative strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Work with cross-functional teams to manage P&L expectations. Serve as the primary front-line liaison between Finance & Project Management and Space Management Operations teams and leaders.

Partner with FP&A leadership to drive better reporting and continuous process improvement. Gather and validate data to update various quarterly and periodic activity reports. Develop and maintain finance business intelligence (B.I.) dashboards and underlying data sources and data management processes. Identify, prioritize and find resolutions to reported problems, from analyzing root cause to implementing solutions that will reduce cost and time associated with support.

Develop training materials and procedures, and coordinate training of users in the proper use of financial and operational tools. Provide guidance and instructions to managers on Financial processes and how to accomplish computer-based tasks. Identify educational needs of others, develop formal education or training programs, classes, and teaching or instructing others. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily tasks.

Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides desired. Knowledge of Salesforce, Smartsheet & other BI tools preferred.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; MBA/CPA preferred
• Strong financial systems experience, preferably Essbase and Hyperion Planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power
  
  BI with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
• Experience with cost analysis, forecasting and budgeting, financial modeling and business analysis
• Comfortable working within a highly matrixed and fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills, and excellent work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time;

regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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