Financial Analyst I

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst I is a key member of the Financial, Planning, & Analysis team focused on the development of the company’s annual operating plan, forecasting, and financial analysis functions.

About the role

• Leads the development of the company’s annual operating budget for Distribution Centers and Selling, General, & Administrative Expenses.
• Drives decisions by providing analytical support through forecasting, performance metrics, and ad hoc analyses.
• Maintains budget performance compared to plan and alerts managers to potential issues.
• Prepares quarterly forecasts.
• Aids in the preparation of monthly performance metrics and executive reporting package.
• Improves existing finance processes to accelerate analysis for proactive identification of business risks and opportunities.
• Serves as an active member on cross-functional teams providing the analytical support necessary to add value to the business.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the development of the company’s annual operating budget for Distribution Centers and Selling, General, & Administrative Expenses.
• Drives decisions by providing analytical support through forecasting, performance metrics, and ad hoc analyses.
• Maintains budget performance compared to plan and alerts managers to potential issues.
• Prepares quarterly forecasts.
• Aids in the preparation of monthly performance metrics and executive reporting package.
• Improves existing finance processes to accelerate analysis for proactive identification of business risks and opportunities.
• Serves as an active member on cross-functional teams providing the analytical support necessary to add value to the business.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or equivalent in education and work experience.

Competencies

• Expertise in Excel is preferred.
• Proficient in Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise 1 JDE and BI cube reporting is a plus.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Operational Equipment

• Computer

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office
• Sedentary

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.