Sr. Strategic Financial Analyst

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Summary

The Senior Strategic Financial Analyst supports financial analysis activities across Treasury Investor Relations and ad hoc projects operating in a fast-paced environment with exposure to multiple functional areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Supports and reports to the Director of Finance and Treasurer while also providing support to the Head of Investor Relations with strategic financial guidance to be communicated to company executives
• Identify and understand key business drivers across multiple business units. Effectively articulate the issues and recommend solutions and alternatives
• Support quarterly treasury activities including covenant reporting reconciling FX hedging activities and other ad hoc requests
• Maintain and analyze cash forecasts to support companywide liquidity needs which will require engagement with key business leaders across multiple business units.
• Assist with quarterly preparation of materials for the Board of Director and Committee meetings.
• Support the Head of Investor Relations in the preparation of quarterly earnings materials Including investor presentations analysis of financial results and messaging for investors and analysts
• Assist the Director of Finance and Treasurer with various strategic projects which include contributing to the multi-year planning process analyses related to capital allocation M&A activities calculating investment returns and other ad hoc projects
• Provide analytical support or preparation of materials for any debt financing or capital raises
• Partner with the Treasury Manager to support day-to-day treasury operations and initiatives
• Act as a partner to business unit staff by monitoring and pinpointing ways to enhance unit workflow and process improvements. When necessary this position must communicate these recommendations to the business units supporting and driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Develop financial models and projections to support planning forecasting and strategic decision-making
• Perform research and analysis as required
• Ensure compliance with financial guidelines company policies and relevant legal regulations
• Complete financial analyses and other projects accurately and timely
• Perform ad hoc Treasury and Investor Relations related requests
• Accountable for problem-solving account analysis and writing commentary and analytical summaries

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance is required; MBA is preferred
• 5 years of relevant work experience with a focus on finance and analysis
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills required
• Strong computer skills with an ability to learn a variety of systems and applications including OneStream D365 FactSet and CapitalIQ
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with a focus on Excel
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Exhibit proficiency in business principles theories and concepts
• Display knowledge in multiple business areas (e.g. financial analysis capital allocation operations human resources marketing etc.)
• Possess a desire to learn and understand the how and why behind financial information and communicate the so what from analysis
• Demonstrate skill and ability to interact with employees at all levels with tact confidentiality and diplomacy
• Display a track record in providing meaningful consultation education and influence to the business as well as a history of results-driven decision-making
• Maintain skill ability and flexibility to perform multiple tasks and functions concurrently in a fast-paced dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Provide a proven history of self-management and self-motivation
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to extract and articulate key business issues in a manner that is meaningful to the audience
• Uphold the highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior and exercise sound professional judgment
• Industry experience with Treasury investment banking or Investor Relations

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In office environment with some travel

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5 hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Not Applicable
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75 lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75 lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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