Tooling Financial Analyst

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13757182 **Summary:** Provide operational and financial analysis to management by budgeting and tracking project spend, forecasting cash flow, reporting variances and other tasks as assigned. Will support management planning and decision making by identifying, maintaining, and evaluating information; may offer recommendations. Requires attention to detail, conceptual understanding of projects and opportunities, and diligent follow-up.\ \ **Duties and Responsibilities** Create projects in the accounting systemGenerate statistical reports, quotations, invoices, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, new business planning, trended future requirements, cash flow projections and operating forecasts. ```{=html} ``` Coordinate the activities of internal company personnel from various departments including engineering, purchasing, and operationsto accomplish assigned objectives, understand key drivers, and enhance financial modeling and forecast accuracy. ```{=html} ``` Investigate all project expensesPerform month end close process with support of accounting staff and prepare monthly financial reports.Evaluate and interpret analyst reports, depreciation, working capital, rates of return and recommendations to draw conclusions on viability and impact.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting reports for management review.Analyze data to explain trends and variances from budget and forecast. ```{=html} ``` Report on project profitability to management ```{=html} ``` Provide secondary leadership in training and coaching employees in the department. Direct workload of administrative support staff to accomplish purchasing, budgeting, and accounting initiatives. **Education and Work Experience:**Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.Two to five years of related experienceAdvanced Microsoft Office Skill, and applicable accounting/financial programsExcellent time management and project management skillsStrong technical/critical thinking & analytical skillsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information **KEY COMPETENCIES**Ethics & ValueListening/InformingAction OrientedTime Management/Personal OrganizationNegotiatingDecision QualityProblem SolvingCustomer FocusApproachabilityFunctional/Technical Skills