Prepare forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned business units; support budgeting, variance analysis, and sales commission tracking; identify trends, recommend improvements, ensure policy compliance, and act as finance point of contact.
As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of forward-looking financial and business-related projects. You will prepare financial forecasts and/or reports and provide analytical support for an assigned area. You will identify trends and development and present findings to management.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned business unit management team.
- Supports development of unit’s annual budget, tracks and analyzes variances throughout the year.
- Monitors progress toward objectives.
- Provides analyses and recommendations based on financial data and other pertinent information.
- Works with business managers to prepare sales commission documents and track results
- Identifies issues and suggests courses of action, makes recommendations for improving operations, and resource allocation.
- Works closely with other corporate and business unit resources to improve standardization and implements best practices.
- Supports and directs implementation of operational improvements.
- Serves as corporate finance’s point of contact for assigned business unit(s).
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree required
- 2 years of financial analysis experience
- GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements
- Strong overall business skills and common-sense approach to issues
- Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex analytical data into easily understandable format
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Large information and accounting systems
- Report writing experience is preferred
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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