Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Summary

As the Sr Financial Analyst at Empire Auto Parts, you will report directly to the CFO, providing you with a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence key financial strategies. You will play a crucial role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making within the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and financial goals. This role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you will work with various departments, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to enhance the company's financial landscape and contribute to its growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads and senior management to develop accurate and actionable financial plans.

• Perform variance analysis to identify key drivers impacting financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making.

• Develop and maintain financial models to assess business performance and forecast future trends.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for financial analysis and reporting purposes.

• Reporting and Performance Monitoring:

• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and insights.

• Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying areas of concern or improvement opportunities.

• Prepare monthly reports for Business leaders, Investors & Lenders

• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and operational improvements.

Strategic Support:

• Partner with senior management to evaluate strategic initiatives & investment opportunities.

• Assist in the development of business cases and financial models to support investment decisions and strategic planning efforts.

Process Improvement and Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve overall efficiency within the FP&A function.

• Implement best practices and tools to optimize financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and accuracy of financial information and insights.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Proven experience 2-5 years in financial planning and analysis roles, preferably within the distribution or manufacturing industry.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to diverse stakeholders.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with NetSuite ERP preferred.

Personal/Professional Attributes

• Personal Attributes:

• Analytical Mindset: The candidate should possess strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.

• Strategic Thinker: The candidate should have a strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.

• Effective Communicator: The candidate should have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to diverse stakeholders.

• Collaborative Nature: The candidate should be a team player who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for financial analysis and reporting purposes.

• Professional Attributes:

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with NetSuite ERP preferred.

• Process Improvement: The candidate should have a knack for identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve overall efficiency within the FP&A function.

Empire Auto Parts is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.