Financial Analyst

Description

Location:Princeton, NJ / 100% Onsite

Length: 1 year – possible conversion

Position: Financial Analyst IV

Duties

• Prepare financial reports and analysis (Plans, LBE, LRP) for P&L and balance sheet metrics.
• Support financial planning processes and maintain planning calendars.
• Develop tools/templates for financial consolidation and reporting.
• Manage monthly financial performance metrics (sales, expenses, CCC, IBP).
• Provide financial support to Global Marketing; assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries and revenue tie-outs.
• Analyze daily/weekly sales reports and projections.
• Maintain finance scorecard and support cross-business analytics.
• Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and data analysis for senior management.

Day to Day – month end close.

• PFN side of the business, consolidation, submission, working with corporate, division VP,

Experience:

• 7+ years of finance experience in roles with increasing responsibility.

Key Skills

• Financial planning & analysis
• Strong Excel proficiency
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Financial modeling and data mining
• GAAP knowledge
• Strong communication and presentation skills; collaborative team player, worked on global…
• Excel is must have
• A systematic mind set is best, eager to learn

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Familiarity with Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Experience in global marketing finance support
• Backing background not a good fit
• Manufacturing experience background is a requirement
• Quality – problem solver, collaborate with finance counter parts
• Recent exposure to Fortune 500 is a Requirement

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.