Senior Financial Analyst - Spokane, WA and Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial analysis of operating results, capital projects, divisional budgets, business development opportunities and other related tasks.
• Determines potential project savings, returns and/or growth.
• Works in a high-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Prepares periodic operating and financial results and variance explanations to division and executive management.
• Coordinates and consolidates the annual division operating and capital budgets.
• Liaises between wood products, resources and corporate divisions regarding budgeting.
• Leads the Authorization for Capital Expenditure (AFCE) process for potential project savings, returns, etc.
• Performs capital project performance reviews.
• Utilizes and/or develops financial forecast models (NPV, DCF, RONA, etc.) to assist with capital decision making and other strategic initiatives.
• Serves as the financial advisor to operating personnel regarding operational decisions including potential areas of cost savings.
• Stays abreast of changes in financial analysis techniques and activity-based costing methods.
• Maintains an awareness of economics and market trends in our industries.
• Conducts financial analysis of developing business opportunities with the goal for potential areas of growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, forestry or a related field (MBA or related advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and/or the wood products industry a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Capable of disseminating complex financial information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and intermediate proficiency with relational databases or similar software (experience with SQL or similar databases a plus).
• Generally office environment.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Occasional exposure to operating environments and seasonal weather conditions.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.