The financial analyst is responsible for various accounting and financial functions such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), weekly reporting, and accounting system administration for Strata's Business Units, SSS and IPP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide weekly and monthly management reporting on the status of the business
Analyze project performance by generating actionable KPI reporting and analyses
Work closely with operations partners to help contain costs and make the right investments
Responding to ad hoc requests that may involve turning ambiguous data into actionable decisions
Know how to get things done in an independent and a collaborative manner
Can take direction and, if needed, take the lead, depending upon the situation
Look to identify and eliminate process gaps
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting or minimum of 1-2 years of accounting/finance experience.
Advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel experience REQUIRED
Data mining and advanced data management & reporting skills required (Pivot, VLOOKUP, Data tables)
Ethical conduct and professionalism; natural curiosity and interest in process improvement
Experience with ERP software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization
Skilled at defining problems, collecting data, establishing the facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Experience with inventory accounting and job-costing accounting, is a plus
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office environment. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift to 20 pounds.