Financial Analyst - Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Analyst
Charlotte, NC Office

100% Work On-Site

Full-Time

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Basic Function

Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, analysis, and business decision-making across the organization. The role is responsible for forecasting revenues, costs, and expenditures, preparing management and government reports, analysing accounting and operational data, and supporting budgeting and long-term financial planning initiatives.

Familiarity with management reporting, financial reporting procedures, forecasting models, and accounting data analysis is essential. You will work closely with senior finance management and cross-functional teams to support company-wide financial activities, investigate cost-saving opportunities, improve reporting efficiency, and facilitate data-driven decision making.

Will help to ensure that the company’s financial planning, reporting, and operational performance remain sound, compliant, and aligned with corporate goals.

Duties & Responsibilities`

1. Develop and improve financial models using process analysis, benchmarking, and business trend analysis.
2. Analyse and report on current financial status on a monthly, quarterly, or ad hoc basis, including but not limited to revenue, expenses, costing, margins, inventory, cash flow, and other business-related items.
3. Prepare and maintain management reporting packages, dashboards, KPI analysis, and variance explanations for senior management.
4. Support preparation of government, regulatory, statistical, and compliance-related financial reports as required.
5. Play a key role in annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes.
6. Assist executive management with strategic financial planning, scenario analysis, and business performance evaluation.
7. Prepare cost projections, profitability analysis, and operational financial assessments.
8. Examine, analyse, and document existing financial and operational performance trends.
9. Investigate historical financial data and Budget versus Actual variances to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
10. Perform accounting data and financial data analysis using ERP systems, reporting tools, and large data sets to support business decisions.
11. Perform data integration and reconciliation analysis to ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of accounting and operational data, including but not limited to EDI, API, ERP, and other system interface transactions. Communicate with department personnel to establish explanations, analyses, assumptions, and projections.
12. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advise and support financial concerns related to projects, operations, and process improvements.
13. Support month-end and year-end financial reporting activities and ensure accuracy and consistency of financial information.
14. Prepare, automate, and maintain recurring and ad-hoc reports for management and operational teams.
15. Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, internal controls, data quality, and operational efficiency.
16. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and business information at all times.

Job Competencies

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Data Analysis

Budget

Computer Skills

Decision Making

Financial Highlight Accounting Knowledge Problem Solving

Project Management

Result Driven

Strategic Thought

Technical Skills

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Education/Training

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration required.

Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, financial planning, and financial modeling.
• High proficiency in MS Suite, particularly Excel.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in the tire industry, with marketing programs and pricing analysis experience preferred.
• Possess the ability to locate data from various sources, organize data, analyze data, and draw solid conclusions.
• Data Query such as Oracle ERP R12, ESS base, Discoverer experience a plus.