The principal financial analyst position will report to the director, financeThe candidate will play an important role in enhancing the level of financial support provided to the corporate fp&a teamCore responsibilities will include: actively managing the management p&l consolidation; prepare monthly forecasts, analyze results and provide detailed variance analysis; develop corporate scorecards, dashboards and kpi metrics; collaborate with fp&a, accounting operations, g/l accounting and international accounting colleagues; identifying risks and opportunities and exhibiting leadership qualities in decision making.
Provide support for annual plan, monthly forecasts and performance reporting.
Quickly develop an understanding of deltek objectives to effectively play a key role as a business partner.
Support monthly results analysis and reporting - provide detailed explanations for variances, and research open items.
Develop reporting, analyze, and present findings on business operations, working cross-functionally to gather data and automate reporting where possible.
Help identify cost saving and profit maximizing opportunities to improve current processes, and provide more meaningful information to key decision makers.
Prepare dashboards, kpi’s and insightful presentations for senior management to concisely summarize performance targets and progress toward initiatives.
Assist with various ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications
Finance, accounting, or related degree preferred
5-7+ years of experience in financial reporting, planning and analysis
Demonstrated analytical and systems skills, and self-driven desire to investigate variance issues
Self-starter capable of managing competing deadlines and requests
Experience with corporate computerized budgeting/accounting systems and multi-dimensional database management tools
Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and conceptual skills
Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities & assignments as they are identified
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Strong excel and powerpoint skills
Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation
