Sr Financial Analyst, Sales & Marketing

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance from a four-year college or university.
5-7 years of progressive financial analysis experience required.
The incumbent should be a highly motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to operate in a global matrix organization structure.
Ability to work as part of a team and also operate from broad instruction with minimal supervision or direction.
Ability to research a particular problem, seek out personnel having relevant information, formulate a solution, recommend and defend solution, direct implementation of accepted recommendations.
Broad knowledge of financial understanding and accounting operations.
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills that can be scaled between all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:
What's the job
This position will be a business partner with the sales team and upper management directly involved in supporting Sales & Marketing activities. The Analysts' primary function is to analyze and interpret operating information in order to assist in monitoring and implementing the business goals and objectives. To be effective in this role, you must be able to clearly convey an unbiased view of current and proposed initiatives to drive strategic and profitable growth.

Analysis and Reporting:
Provide accurate financial data, analysis and perspective that establishes sales forecast volumes, pricing, mix variances, margin analysis, and sales & marketing costs
Prepare & lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process
Design and build reporting for internal and external customers
Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses/solutions.
Develop strategies and financial justifications for business decisions, including new opportunities

Financial Close:
Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close including account management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare all post-closing financial analysis, performance reports and commentary

Sales Incentive and Commission Management:
Review and validate calculation of commission and sales incentive payments
Oversight of commission agreements and sales incentive plans
Special Projects
Ad hoc analysis
Expected to recommend and undertake self-initiated project work when discover an area meriting such attention

Internal Controls:
Coordinate and facility internal control reviews, reporting and requirements related to your assigned activities.
Ensure that extensive documentation systems are developed and maintained

Comments/Special Instructions:
Is this a newly created position at the site, or will be covering for a permanent employee perhaps on leave
Covering for a permanent employee that will be on leave.
What are the must-have qualifications and skills for a successful candidate
Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
Forecasting, pricing, and profitability analysis skills
Advanced Excel capabilities and can easily navigate systems
Are there any preferred qualifications or industry-specific experience you would like to see
Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or business
What systems, software, or tools will this individual use regularly
SAP, MO365 apps including Power BI, Prophix, and MicroStrategy.
What is the expected work schedule and onsite/hybrid/remote requirements
Slight flexibility but usually core hours are 9-5. Ability to be hybrid with 3 days on site or as needed depending on training requirements.
Are there any upcoming projects, initiatives, or deadlines that make the timing of this hire critical
We would like to have the hire before the permanent employee goes on leave at the beginning of November. This would allow some time for training.
Are there any target companies, industries, or backgrounds you would like the recruiting team to focus on
Would be great if the candidate has experience in manufacturing industry, but not essential.
What is your ideal timeline for interviewing and onboarding a candidate
Ideal to interview and onboard very quickly.