Financial Analyst I

About the Role

This position is responsible for the timely and complete analysis of assigned areas of financial information, using information in updates to forecast performance models and formal budgets through the interpretation of business conditions and accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain expense and/or sales budget models to provide reporting analysis to various areas of the organization.
• Perform financial research and analysis on expense and/or sales using financial metrics and accounting policies in preparation of routine forecast updates.
• Facilitate budget/forecast discussions to provide recommendations on expense/sales performance expectations used in the creation of formal budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare month-end actual data comparison to forecast and budget to aid in financial performance review discussions.
• Examine and interpret variances between forecast/actual, budget/actual, and actual/prior year to provide recommendations for updates to the corporate forecast.
• Design, enhance, and update budget and forecast models utilizing primary budgeting and reporting software tools.
• Verify monthly actual data used in budget and forecast analysis to ensure accuracy.
• Create and maintain budget, forecast, and comparison reporting for various areas of the organization.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of related business or retail experience.
• 1-2 years of financial systems experience.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance or a related field is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills

• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented approach to work, especially regarding data entry and integrity.
• Ability to document and test controls over financial reporting.
• Knowledge in interpreting financial accounting data.
• Ability to apply accounting theories to profit and loss analysis.
• Strong technology skills to build budget/forecast models and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (Power User).
• Business Objects and/or Cognos Planning knowledge.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting.
• Standing (not walking).
• Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply offer a comprehensive and accessible total reward package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Family planning resources, including adoption and surrogacy assistance.

Benefits are available to all full-time Team Members and part-time Team Members who average at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement is met, benefits eligibility begins the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.