Financial Analyst 1

Job title: Financial Analyst 1

Location:Plano, TX

Duration: 12 Months

Description:

Key Responsibilities:
-Managing and owning the team's AP/AR processes.
-Work within strict timelines and cadences to reconcile financial data and request reimbursements.
-Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support business planning and decision-making.
-Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure accuracy in financial reports.
-Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to stakeholders.
-Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to improve financial performance.
-Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
-Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
-0-4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role.
-Experience with advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros).
-Experience with monthly P&L reconciliation
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking and ability to work under tight deadlines.
-Experience in AP/AR processes with knowledge of PO, refund, warranty processes
-Ability to process escalations around billing.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in consumer electronics or warranty industries is a plus.
-Familiarity with ERP systems and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
-Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
-Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to non-financial stakeholders.
Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Oracle)