Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial analysis and support of multiple sales groups in the US Sales organization.  The Senior Financial Analyst will participate in budgeting, forecasting, sales reporting, and month-end processes. 
 
This position is a business partner to the Sales Team and has heavy interaction with
Operations, Operations Finance, Sales Compensation, and the Information Technology group. 
The ideal candidate will have an analytical approach to problem solving coupled with strong interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact with all areas of the company.
 
Responsibilities:
Work is typically performed under minimal daily supervision, receiving guidance about the work that needs to be completed. Able to exercise high level of discretion and latitude in completing tasks.
Analyze income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.
Preparing monthly financial information utilizing the applicable support systems. Duties include preparing journal entries, coding invoices, reconciling the balance sheet and analyzing variances.
Work with Sales Leadership in the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, cash management and business reviews.
Performs complex financial analysis. Analyze and evaluate the company's operating results and financial position.  Analyze options for company improvement on expenses. Prepare product line profitability analysis.
Assists in annual budget preparation and periodic forecasts.
Lead the coordination of accounting and sales reporting matters with other departments, locations, and plant as needed.
Serve as resource for management in effecting efficiency and cost improvements.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Sales Applications, Tools and Sales Reporting dashboards.
Functions as team lead within the department on certain projects and on inter-departmental task forces as needed.
Identifies and frequently implements ideas or practices for improved efficiency and/or accuracy.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Analyzes financial reports, making studies or recommendations relative to the accounting for reserves, assets, expenditures, revenues, etc.