Financial Analyst
Blanchard Machinery · West Columbia, SC · 2 days ago
FinanceFull-time
About the role
The Financial Analyst, working under the direct supervision of the Budget and Forecasting Manager, will be responsible for ensuring the proper and timely preparation of weekly/monthly/annual/off cycle financial reports which are to be used throughout the organization. The Financial Analyst will also assist in the development, enhancement and automation of financial reports.
Responsibilities
- Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
- Works daily on required and requested reporting needs of the organization.
- Schedule and prioritize weekly, monthly and off cycle reporting to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Serve as primary point of contact for financial reporting to Budget and Forecasting Manager and Chief Financial Officer on projects.
- Develop catalog of available financial reports.
- Aid Budget and Forecasting Manager with annual budgeting process as well as quarterly forecasts.
- Work with accounting personnel to validate data for new and ongoing financial reporting that accesses CODA, DBS or any ancillary system data.
- Calculate KPI's (operational and financial), prepare performance dashboards.
- Meet regularly to review monthly financial performance with functional leaders, identify trends and offer advice to mitigate or control costs.
- Play a critical role in developing our annual financial plan, running sensitivity analyses, and ensuring consistency in our financial modeling routines.
- Provide coaching on financial matters to ensure all employees perform at their highest level.
- Lead the efforts to develop greater financial acumen in business and with operations leaders.
- Ensure that internal controls are in place, functioning properly and sufficient to protect company assets and the credibility of the financial results.
- Prepare periodic forecasts at the direction of Budget and Forecasting Manger and CFO for review for region and company near-term planning purposes.
- Work with Accounting Department on month- and year-end close process.
- Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks.
- Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.
- Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
- 2-3 years of consecutive related experience required.
- Strong computer skills in an MS Office environment, advanced skills in Excel required.
Qualifications
- High level of personal integrity with ability to maintain, store, transmit and communicate highly confidential information.
- Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with executives, managers, employees, vendors and customers.
- Superior planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple and often competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Proven ability to navigate change in a productive manner, remaining open and driven by change to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Sound technical skills with ability to assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
- Self-directed and committed to building a supportive, positive, and winning culture.
- Personal commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Skills
- Technical skills with ability to assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay.
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, and much more.
- Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
- A friendly and supportive work environment.
- Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Contribute to a positive work environment and promote the vision, mission and values of BMC.
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