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About Us:
Datacor is the leading provider of software solutions, including ERP, CRM, Asset Tracking, Simulation and Formulation, to the process manufacturing space. We are on a mission to better equip the industry with software solutions and move it forward by building thoughtful, intuitive products that solve our customers’ most difficult problems.
We are passionate about serving our customers and helping them use data as a competitive advantage. Our customers make products that extend and sustain lives by sanitizing, fertilizing, beautifying, cleaning, and recycling the world we live in. We at Datacor help our customers make those products you use every day more safely, cost effectively and more efficiently through our technology platforms and applications.
The Role:
The Strategic Finance Senior Analyst will be part of the newly formed Strategic Finance team at Datacor, working 1 on 1 with the Director of Strategic Finance and helping shape the future of the team. They will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting Datacor’s performance through reports, metrics, models and forecasts, and will serve as a thought partner and “navigator” to Datacor, helping guide the company’s overall strategic direction. This will be a highly collaborate role, working across all functional areas of Datacor and interacting with the executive team regularly. Ideal candidates are self-starters that are excited by fast-paced environments and enjoy solving tough problems. Location is flexible but ideal candidate will be located in the greater New York City with flexibility to travel to our headquarters in Florham Park New Jersey 1-2 times a quarter.
Responsibilities:
- Establish, monitor, and analyze financial KPIs and identify trends to provide actionable insights to department heads and business division leaders.
- Provide insight and commentary to the executive leadership team and the board of directors on financial results.
- Perform variance analyses comparing financial results to budgeted results and identify the root causes of such variances.
- Support the budgeting process, partnering closely with department heads to ensure our planning is aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Build financial models for forecasting business performance.
- Own the reporting, analysis, and forecasting of companywide ARR; generate insights into the trends in ARR and the drivers of those trends.
- Collaborate with the CFO and Controller on scaling reporting measures, tracking performance and adopting new finance processes & tools.
- Support and execute capital raising & financing efforts.
- Assist with special projects, including ad-hoc strategic initiatives.
- Assist in Datacor’s M&A strategy through diligence, execution and integration of acquisitions.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in a financial analyst role (consulting, banking, private equity a plus).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- SaaS / Software industry experience.
- Experience with analyzing financials, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and maintain financial models.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interpret, distill, and present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Advanced working knowledge of excel and financial reporting tools.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting.
- Unyielding ethical standards and integrity.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- An ability to operate independently, problem solve and think creatively.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven track-record of working collaboratively and effectively within teams.
- A willingness to “go the extra mile” to get things done in a high-pace environment.
EOE Statement:
Datacor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Use of AI During Interviews:
At Datacor, we value thoughtful problem-solving and authentic perspectives. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, we ask that candidates do not use generative AI tools or outside assistance during live interviews unless explicitly stated otherwise. We're interested in hearing your experience, your approach, and how you think through challenges.
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