Financial Analyst

• Location: San Fernando Valley, California
• $70000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1567
• Salary: $70,000 - $95,000

Title: Financial Analyst

Industry: Consumer Products

Location: San Fernando Valley – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst who will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's five-year forecast and enhancing financial reporting processes. Located in the vibrant San Fernando Valley, this hybrid position offers you the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with senior finance professionals and cross-departmental teams. With a strong emphasis on professional development and mentorship, you would have the chance to elevate your career and make a significant impact on the organization’s financial strategy.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of a five-year financial forecast by providing analytical insights and supporting the forecasting process.
• Regularly update the forecast with actual financial data and analyze variances to enhance the accuracy of the forecasting model.
• Contribute significantly to the annual budgeting process, including the formulation, tracking, and realization of budgets across capital expenditures, operational expenses, and departmental profit and loss statements.
• Ensure the timely and precise maintenance of monthly financial reports for various business units and management, including segment financials, key performance metrics, and detailed budget versus actual analyses at the departmental level.
• Oversee the monthly updates of detailed margin analysis, summarizing information to aid in informed decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with the accounting team on various financial matters, including budget versus actual analyses and flux analysis, to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and root cause investigations as necessary, providing valuable insights to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities in reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency, streamlining financial reporting tasks.
• Work with other departments to understand their financial needs and challenges, promoting effective communication and alignment between financial objectives and operational goals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in corporate financial planning and analysis.
• Expertise in financial statement analysis, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, with a strong understanding of their interrelationships.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with demonstrated skills in financial modeling and experience with ERP support systems.
• Exhibit a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and projects, consistently delivering high-quality work.
• Possess strong critical thinking skills, effectively applying accounting knowledge to reporting, analysis, and new situations for accurate and insightful outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, showing flexibility and adaptability to changing challenges.
• Skilled in working with large data sets, utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to extract meaningful insights for informed decision-making.
• Experience in e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, and fast-paced startup environments is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field is preferred.