Financial Analyst (West Area)

Lisle, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Preferable Qualifications & Experiences:

B.S./B.A. in Accounting or Finance required
3-6 years experience in operations finance accounting or financial systems
Working knowledge of modeling software to prepare reports and conduct financial analyses experience with Oracle and/or Hyperion systems a plus
Advanced experience using other MS Office tools (Excel Access Word Outlook PowerPoint)

We offer medical dental vision basic life insurance coverage holiday pay and PTO accrual. Additionally employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment vary between different sites geographical markets customer/ contractual terms and positions.

At National Express our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLCs independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

The pay rate range along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment vary between different sites geographical markets customer/ contractual terms and positions.

Summit School Services is currently seeking a Financial Analyst. This position is responsible for providing operational and financial analysis support to management across multiple geographical region(s) and must be willing to work in a team environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized analytical and possess strong communication and planning skills.

Position Objectives:

Monitor and create regional action plans to improve operational KPIs such as wage to revenue % indirect hours admin overtime DFR compliance etc.
Works with GMs to help resolve errors or discrepancies with customer billing or billing reports.
Establish and ensure continuous improvement of best practices within the area
Assist in the preparation of a monthly package to review area operational and financial performance along with key company initiatives
Assist the West Area Finance Director RMs and CSC GMs to create action plans to achieve performance excellence and financial stability
Assist with monthly revenue and expense accruals during month end close processes and provide ongoing support to ensure accuracy of monthly results.
Assist in analyzing location profitability and comparing actual results to established budgets.
Participate in the annual planning / budgeting / forecast processes as required
Participate in various special hoc projects providing research and analysis as well as solutions

Role Specific Competencies:

Demonstrates the ability to dive into operating results find issues or concerns and propose business solutions that help drive out costs
Strong communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to clearly convey financial concepts to colleagues with varying level of financial acumen
Strong project management skills ability to multi-task under high pressure situations
Comfortable operating within a dynamic and complex organizational structure and be effective in a team-oriented environment
Confidentiality and discretion ability to handle sensitive information in an appropriate manner
Past experience presenting to members of the highest senior management
Demonstrates a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Strong analytical organizational and problem solving skills
Intellectually curious with an ability to handle steep learning curves

Required Experience:

Preferable Qualifications & Experiences:B.S./B.A. in Accounting or Finance required3-6 years experience in operations finance accounting or financial systemsWorking knowledge of modeling software to prepare reports and conduct financial analyses experience with Oracle and/or Hyperion systems a plusA...

Preferable Qualifications & Experiences:

B.S./B.A. in Accounting or Finance required
3-6 years experience in operations finance accounting or financial systems
Working knowledge of modeling software to prepare reports and conduct financial analyses experience with Oracle and/or Hyperion systems a plus
Advanced experience using other MS Office tools (Excel Access Word Outlook PowerPoint)

National Express LLCs independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

The pay rate range along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment vary between different sites geographical markets customer/ contractual terms and positions.

Position Objectives:

Monitor and create regional action plans to improve operational KPIs such as wage to revenue % indirect hours admin overtime DFR compliance etc.
Works with GMs to help resolve errors or discrepancies with customer billing or billing reports.
Establish and ensure continuous improvement of best practices within the area
Assist in the preparation of a monthly package to review area operational and financial performance along with key company initiatives
Assist the West Area Finance Director RMs and CSC GMs to create action plans to achieve performance excellence and financial stability
Assist with monthly revenue and expense accruals during month end close processes and provide ongoing support to ensure accuracy of monthly results.
Assist in analyzing location profitability and comparing actual results to established budgets.
Participate in the annual planning / budgeting / forecast processes as required
Participate in various special hoc projects providing research and analysis as well as solutions

Role Specific Competencies:

Demonstrates the ability to dive into operating results find issues or concerns and propose business solutions that help drive out costs
Strong communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to clearly convey financial concepts to colleagues with varying level of financial acumen
Strong project management skills ability to multi-task under high pressure situations
Comfortable operating within a dynamic and complex organizational structure and be effective in a team-oriented environment
Confidentiality and discretion ability to handle sensitive information in an appropriate manner
Past experience presenting to members of the highest senior management
Demonstrates a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Strong analytical organizational and problem solving skills
Intellectually curious with an ability to handle steep learning curves