Financial Analyst I

About the role

Partner with business leaders to analyze monthly activity, build monthly forecasts, and communicate results to the financial leadership team.

Work with cross functional departments to investigate and determine root cause of monthly financial variances.

Deliver timely and accurate month-end close tasks including journal entries and managing accruals.

Easily adapt to the changing needs of internal customers and create meaningful ad hoc "what-if" financial analysis.

Provide an objective opinion as well as develop recommendations for improvements.

Identify knowledge gaps and develop tools, processes, and models to provide meaningful information to internal customers.

Develop peer relationships with other financial analysts to drive consistency in reporting, analysis, and operational procedures and rhythm.

Demonstrate a commitment to continuous process improvement. Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline processes.

Demonstrate ability to manage multiple processes and prioritize appropriately.

Assist in preparation of rolling 18 month forecast.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to analyze monthly activity, build monthly forecasts, and communicate results to the financial leadership team.
• Work with cross functional departments to investigate and determine root cause of monthly financial variances.
• Deliver timely and accurate month-end close tasks including journal entries and managing accruals.
• Easily adapt to the changing needs of internal customers and create meaningful ad hoc "what-if" financial analysis.
• Provide an objective opinion as well as develop recommendations for improvements.
• Identify knowledge gaps and develop tools, processes, and models to provide meaningful information to internal customers.
• Develop peer relationships with other financial analysts to drive consistency in reporting, analysis, and operational procedures and rhythm.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous process improvement. Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple processes and prioritize appropriately.
• Assist in preparation of rolling 18 month forecast.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

1-3 years of experience in an accounting or finance related field

Strong attention to detail

Excellent analytical skills

Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization (written, verbal, presentation, and listening)

Proficient in Microsoft applications, with advanced Excel knowledge

Self-motivated

Able to work well on diverse, cross-functional teams

Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

Generous 401 (K) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.