What will you do in this role? As a Finance Analyst
The Finance Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The role will also be responsible for the following:
- Assist in developing, preparing, and consolidating the monthly reforecast and annual business planning process. Multiple entity P&L, B/S, and Cash Flow required.
- Provide detailed analysis of financial results, variance to budget, and tracking to forecast.
- Respond to inquiries regarding financial results and margin projections.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with other projects as needed.
- Help lead the cash forecast development, preparation, and consolidation.
- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
- Assist in preparing wires and serve as backup for Treasury-related activities.
- Maintain division cost tracker for all expenses to help ensure invoices are coded accurately.
- Perform daily operational functions critical to the business unit.
- Design and build dashboards to measure performance and assist in directing team’s efforts towards initiatives with the largest impact.
- Focus on continuous business process improvements, challenge current processes and procedures and implement improvements where possible.
Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Data Management
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Evaluate financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Present findings and insights to management, highlighting trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity for financial reporting purposes.
Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Collaborate with department heads to gather budget inputs and provide analysis on budget variances.
- Analyze and explain variances between budgeted and actual financial performance.
- Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Ad-Hoc Financial Projects:
- Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance or VP of Finance.
- Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of best practices.
You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Accounting preferred)
- 5+ years accounting/finance experience
- Homebuilding experience is strong
- Strong data systems skills - advanced Excel experience required
- Preferred experience with Vena financial planning software
- Experience with financial models
- Experience with business planning
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong drive for results is essential with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Strong understanding of Financial Statements
- Ability turning big data into a story
- Comfort in ambiguity and desire to be a self-starter
You Might Also Have:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
- Time Off benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, refresh, floating holidays, and parental leave
- Home purchase discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Expected Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 Annual Salary - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives in the form of quarterly bonus opportunity.
All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates.
Business Unit -
Oakwood Homes