Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst I provides financial guidance and analytical support to assigned business functions. This role partners with leadership to develop and manage revenue, cost of sales, expense, capital, and/or headcount budgets/forecasts. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly performance reports, conducting variance analysis, supporting cross-functional initiatives and special projects. Responsibilities Provides business analysis with a focus on understanding the supported functions and assists business partners in driving salesTransforms data from multiple systems to partner with the sales team and add visibility of metrics across the lifecycle Analyzes financial results, trends and key performance indicators (KPIs)Supports profitability and continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing cost drivers, monitoring performance, and driving process standardization through improved tools, templates and reporting to enhance efficiency and scalabilityProvides monthly financial support to the business: Record month-end journal entries/accruals/account reconciliations; ensures all revenue/expenses are recorded in the proper period; analyzes variances; distributes departmental performance reportsAssists with external audits and monitors internal controls as required, ensuring requested documentation is provided accurately and on timeSupports operational leaders with dashboarding, metric generation, and operational analysis. Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance0-1 years of financial experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Strong business mathematical and analytical skills with intense attention to detail with accuracy and consistencyExcellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraintsStrong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with various levels of managementSelf-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvementsAbility to effectively utilize basic Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI and TeamsUnderstanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Great Reasons To Work For Generac Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many moreScheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workersPride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generatorsMake a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. We offer product loan and discount programs.