Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Milwaukee WI-53208

Duration: Contract 06+ Months (Possibilities to extend)

Job Description

The Analyst Intermediate position provide support to various functions within and outside finance for budgeting, planning/forecasting, reporting, and analysis in a variety of areas.

They Coordinate the development of budgets and margin drivers including revenue, price promotions, consumer incentives, and cost of goods. Analyze and review forecasted and actual cost reporting. Consolidate and review budget packages for presentation to senior management. Consolidate monthly financial reporting and review costs and variances. Provide balance-sheet and financial controls oversight. Supply support and guidance to assigned customer groups.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting and CPA

1-3 Years of Accounting and/or Finance Experience

Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control.

Demonstrated commercial experience within the alcoholic beverage industry or Client

Strong analytical ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems

SAP knowledge a plus.

Strong Excel skills

Financial modeling

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and a customer-service orientation

Responsibilities:

Review and support the consolidation of AOP and LRP from supporting MCI business.

Assist with the monthly OET meetings, including the coordination of timing and agendas, minutes for meetings, and the tracking and communication of follow-up items.

Track customer accounts receivable aging to improve collections and review Days Sales Outstanding DSO by customer monthly. Provide ad-hoc reporting to customers and liaise with Client to manage customer accounts.

Support the Accounting Close and Consolidation by preparing monthly journal entries, completing account reconciliations and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

Provide support on global Finance initiatives, the new global consolidation tool, and standard chart of accounts project as well as ongoing Free Cash Flow improvement projects.