What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Spectrum Staffing Services/HRStaffers Inc.?
SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Finance & Accounting team, primarily supporting the FP&A function. This role plays a crucial part in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting to drive data-informed decision-making. Additionally, the Financial Analyst will provide secondary support for pricing analysis, ensuring pricing strategies align with financial performance and long-term business objectives within our manufacturing operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Support the annual budgeting process by developing financial models and gathering cross-functional data.
- Prepare periodic forecasts and perform variance analyses to assess actual performance against budgets and historical trends.
- Create and maintain management reports and dashboards to provide insights into financial performance, cash flow, and key operational metrics.
- Conduct scenario planning and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for major business initiatives, offering strategic recommendations.
General Financial Analysis:
- Analyze revenue, cost, and expense trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and margin optimization.
- Develop and refine financial models to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
- Collaborate with teams across Operations, Sales, and Marketing to provide analytical insights that enhance business strategy and efficiency.
Pricing Support:
- Assist in building and improving pricing models to support profitability initiatives.
- Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior to inform pricing strategies and financial decision-making.
- Provide analytical support during pricing reviews to ensure alignment with financial objectives and cost structures.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance financial and analytical processes, including automating routine reporting tasks and leveraging business intelligence tools.
- Recommend and help implement improvements to financial systems and workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with the FP&A team, Accounting & FP&A Manager, and other key departments to align financial data with company-wide strategic goals.
- Communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders to support clear and informed decision-making.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis or FP&A, with exposure to pricing analysis considered a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling) and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with ERP systems preferred.
COMPENSATION: $75,000-$85,000
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
