Sr Analyst - Financial - 13697
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr Analyst - Financial will support the Corporate organization in the following areas: asset acquisition and utilization; cost management and control; financial budgeting and forecasting; and other financial projects. This role will include a high level of interaction with all business unit financial staff and Corporate senior leadership. The Sr Analyst - Financial delivers action plans to resolve issues while managing projects through to completion.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates and supports optimization of business investment in assets and working capital to support Corporate cash management and long-term growth initiatives. This includes preparation of business cases in support of appropriation requests.
Identifies and presents financial issues in an actionable and understandable format to financial and executive teams.
Develops, assesses, and recommends modifications to accounting processes and reporting structure relative to Corporate functions.
Development and publication of KPI (Key Performance Indicator) metrics for Corporate initiatives
Coordinates internal meetings to ensure that Corporate leaders are periodically informed of spending compared to budget expectations
Supports strategic planning and budgeting to ensure a high quality financial and overall evaluation.
Supports other Corporate projects with financial and project management as required.
Develops reports as requested by business leadership.
Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Business or related field
Advanced degree (MBA, Master\'s) preferred
5+ years of previous Financial Analysis experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Experienced user of SAP and related reporting applications (e.g, BPC, BI)
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.
