Finance Analyst

What will you do in this role? As a Finance Analyst

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The role will also be responsible for the following:

• Assist in developing, preparing, and consolidating the monthly reforecast and annual business planning process. Multiple entity P&L, B/S, and Cash Flow required.
• Provide detailed analysis of financial results, variance to budget, and tracking to forecast.
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial results and margin projections.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with other projects as needed.
• Help lead the cash forecast development, preparation, and consolidation.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Assist in preparing wires and serve as backup for Treasury-related activities.
• Maintain division cost tracker for all expenses to help ensure invoices are coded accurately.
• Perform daily operational functions critical to the business unit.
• Design and build dashboards to measure performance and assist in directing team's efforts towards initiatives with the largest impact.
• Focus on continuous business process improvements, challenge current processes and procedures and implement improvements where possible.

Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Data Management

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Evaluate financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present findings and insights to management, highlighting trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for financial reporting purposes.

Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather budget inputs and provide analysis on budget variances.
• Analyze and explain variances between budgeted and actual financial performance.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness.

Ad-Hoc Financial Projects:

• Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance or VP of Finance.
• Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of best practices.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (Accounting preferred)
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience
• Homebuilding experience is strong
• Strong data systems skills - advanced Excel experience required
• Preferred experience with Vena financial planning software
• Experience with financial models
• Experience with business planning
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong drive for results is essential with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Strong understanding of Financial Statements
• Ability turning big data into a story
• Comfort in ambiguity and desire to be a self-starter

You Might Also Have:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, refresh, floating holidays, and parental leave
• Home purchase discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Expected Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 Annual Salary - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives in the form of quarterly bonus opportunity.

All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates.

Business Unit -

Oakwood Homes