Financial Analyst

Brief Description

The primary responsibilities of the position require the employee to conduct analysis of the company’s financial statements and their components, and business processes.

Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities

• Work directly with all of Westlake’s departments to control costs, forecast income, and improve key processes.
• Innovation and independent thought will be highly valued.
• Typical reporting duties do exist, including monthly forecasting, operating expense review, profitability reports and other regular duties.
• Conduct ad hoc or as needed analysis to address the concerns and needs of each department and of upper management.
• Make recommendations on process improvements.
• Ascertain profitability of a potential business move.
• Conduct valuation analysis, among other projects.
• Ensure success through time management, follow up, business sense, professionalism, and an ability to think simultaneously about relevant conceptual and empirical factors.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and VBA are preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and quantitative skills, along with the ability to be organized and coordinate well with others are required.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written are required.

Education

A 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Experience

This role is entry-level.

Pay

The expected pay for this role is $28.85 to 31.25 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Employee Loan Assistance
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet