Operational Financial Analyst - Birmingham, AL

What's In It For You!

• EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
• Employee discounts
• Growth opportunities
• Many store support roles are hybrid
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment!

Why We Will Love You

• Your unique personality and skills
• You have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
• You have an amazing track record of positive results
• You have amazing time management skills and love to multitask
• You are at least 18 years old and ready to join our team

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Our Store Support Center works to support all operations of our company. Whether you are a part of the accounts payable, finance, donations, people and culture or purchasing team, we all have a common goal to support each part of the business to the fullest so that we can positively impact our charity partners.

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To Give Back! By...

• Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• supporting local charities
• creating jobs

Vision

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Values

• People First
• We invest in what matters most to us: You. Your goals are our goals; your success is our success. We care about family and work-life balance. We value what makes you, You!
• Customers and Donors
• Our business starts and ends with both the contributions of our donors and the loyalty of our customers. We deliver a 1st class second-hand experience by providing our customers unsurpassed value & selection.
• Community
• We enhance communities by supporting charities, providing values and creating jobs. Through sustainable shopping we protect the environment and reduce waste.
• Continuous Improvement
• We empower our people to improve the business and promote an entrepreneurial spirit. Continuous improvement isn't just about margins; it's about development, personal growth, teamwork and collaboration. "How can we improve" are the most important words in business.
• Growth
• Growth is our commitment. We invest in the growth of our people, our donations, and our sales. Our growth supports our mission: To Give Back.

Position Title: Operational Financial Analyst
Reports To: Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
Department:  Finance

Position Purpose and Objectives

The Operational Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, reporting, analyzing / interpreting, and presenting key financial information to business partners and other associated staff within and outside of the Finance Department. The Operational Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial health of the organization by working with our business partners to help them make better decisions with planning and execution, which helps impact our financial performance. This position involves close collaboration, communication, and building trusted relationships with various departments to ensure processes and performance align with our strategic goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and guidance in direct support of operational business partners.
• Work with accounting business partners to ensure financial accuracy and reporting integrity.
• Improve efficiency for reporting processes and the effective usage of available data to help guide business decisions.
• Participate and lead where needed, on monthly and annual planning activities with business partners and analysis of approved plans.
• Work closely with the IT team to implement system and reporting upgrades that streamline information to our business partners.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support decision-making, such as variance analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Provide insights into key financial metrics and trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for operational improvement and cost optimization.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency.
• Track budget versus actual performance and provide explanations for variances.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc financial reports for internal use.
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable manner.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, VBA, etc).
• SQL experience a plus.
• Proficiency with preparing and modeling financial ratios and analytics.
• Previous experience with NetSuite or other ERP system, preferred.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments with limited guidance in a changing environment.
• Strong problem solving/ analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience Building Relationships with Business Partners.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of financial data: forecasting, reporting and analysis experience.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent presentation, communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
• Minimum Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in financial analysis, operational finance, or related roles.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
• Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Competencies

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

• Frequently - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Other:

• Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.
• Working environment includes inside of building with semi- controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.

Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.

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