Job Description

PrideStaff Financial has partnered with a transportation industry leader who is targeting a dynamic Financial Analyst to join their growing team.

This position is located onsite in Piscataway, New Jersey.

$80,000-$110,000 base salary

The financial analyst will provide first-hand support to the CFO & Director of Finance for all things budgeting, analysis and reporting!

Our client in Piscataway, New Jersey is seeking a meticulous and insightful Financial Analyst to play a key role in our financial planning and analysis function.

You will leverage your strong foundation in accounting principles and proven experience in sales reporting and analysis to dissect financial data, generate accurate and timely reports, and provide valuable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organization.

This role demands a solid grasp of accounting practices, sales performance analysis, financial modeling techniques, and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports on a regular basis, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and critical financial metrics.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data for both routine reporting cycles and ad-hoc requests from the FP&A Director.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and potential areas for operational and financial improvement through rigorous data analysis.
• Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts by carefully examining historical performance and collaborating with company leaders to understand future revenue, cost, and KPI projections.
• Investigate and explain variances between actual financial results and established budgets or forecasts.
• Work closely with the FP&A Director to understand underlying drivers of variances and contribute to the development of corrective actions.
• Develop user-friendly sales reports for the sales department, providing clear visibility into progress against established goals.
• Collaborate with our technology team to establish and maintain the structure and functionality of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Configure data fields, workflows, and reporting capabilities within the CRM to align with both sales and financial objectives.
• Partner with sales teams to understand their evolving reporting needs, implement necessary revisions, and ensure the accurate and insightful capture of sales data.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making, scenario planning, and forecasting future financial performance.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to develop robust and accurate financial projections.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as directed by management.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling techniques, and accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP).
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statements.
• Proven experience in sales reporting and working with CRM systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring data accuracy and reasonableness.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate:

· Strong attention to detail, is dependable and follows through

· Ability to work under demanding time constraints and production goals

· Ability to analyze data and present recommendations based on outcomes of analysis

· Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people throughout the organization

· Willingness to maintain a professional and positive company image

· Ability to work under tight deadlines and perform under minimal supervision

· Expert project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities

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