What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Granite Group?
Position Overview: The Financial Analyst will support the finance team by providing insightful analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for financial analysis and a desire to impact business decision-making.
This Position sits in Concord NH and is not open to remote applicants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally
- Assist in the design and maintenance of all existing and new reports
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with various departments and branch locations to gather data and insights.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing explanations for discrepancies.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Support month-end closing processes
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial planning and analysis, or a related finance role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (SUMPRODUCT, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, IF, etc.); experience with budgeting (e.g., Anaplan, Workday Adaptive) and/or financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information and effectively communicate the “story” behind the data.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Additional software experience such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), budgeting, or financial modeling and data analysis tools is a plus.
About Us: The Granite Group is a New England-based plumbing, heating, cooling, water, and propane supplies distributor, operating over 60 wholesale branches and our Online Store. The Granite Group also operates 17 retail showrooms under The Ultimate Bath Store name, offering an expertly trained staff to assist with product selection and an extensive array of decorative plumbing fixtures and accessories. We are seeking a skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join our team and contribute to our continued growth and success.
Why Join Us: The Granite Group is all about people. No matter where you start your career at The Granite Group, you’ll be treated with respect and appreciation—and given every opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in an environment built on inclusion, service and an entrepreneurial spirit. We’re proud to offer a benefits package that includes full medical, dental and vision plans, as well as a 401K and life insurance. We’d love to show you why we’ve been recognized locally and nationally as an amazing place to work.
