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Financial Analyst

St. Louis

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for influencing strategy through data-driven analysis, creating and implementing effective and efficient processes, and overseeing execution against company objectives and goals.  This individual will be heavily involved in the development of the strategic plan, annual budget, and monthly forecast.   Additional responsibilities include oversight of the financial reporting software (Vena) to include maintenance, updates, and report/workflow development.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Oversee the annual budgeting and planning process; understand and communicate key performance drivers and assumptions to senior leadership, highlighting opportunities and risks
  • In coordination with Department Directors, Sector Leaders, and VPs, create the revenue, margin, and overhead forecasts to drive accountability and present a picture of the organization’s near and long-term financial health
  • Assist in the development of the Strategic Plan, aligning long-term corporate goals with financial targets
  • Create slide decks to be presented to the Holdings Group leadership each month and to the Board of Directors each quarter
  • Oversee the financial management, planning, and reporting system (Vena); maintain data accuracy, implement improvements, develop reports and workflows, and act as the point person for questions and ad-hoc requests
  • Work cross-functionally (Operations, Sales, Estimating, Marketing, VDC, IT) to provide financial oversight and identify potential cost savings/margin enhancement opportunities
  • Evaluate current processes, identify best practices, develop plans, and implement process improvements to reduce time, improve accuracy, and generate cost savings within the accounting and finance groups
  • Manage all overhead expenses and help business partners make better-informed spending decisions
  • Leverage expertise to determine best approach to organize and extract data from the current ERP system (CMiC) to create value-add reports and analysis for senior leadership and department leaders
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects and requests as required
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Education and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
  2. Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or similar roles.
  3. Technical competence in financial planning and analysis, business support, process improvement, and ERP systems.
  4. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), including advanced Excel skills.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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