Financial Analyst

• Oral and written communication skills
• Accounting or Finance experience.
• Analytical skills
• Experience with database development / management, and data analytics would be a plus but not necessary
• SQL development and strong Excel modeling skills
• Experience building reporting with analytical tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple works streams and manage multiple relationships
• Strong technical background
• Strong analytical experience
• Reporting experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter

Job Summary

The Finance Team is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join a team supporting our Supply Chain organization. The role will cover all aspects of Supply Chain Finance (inventory, transportation, and warehouse). The Financial Analyst will help drive and execute the group’s reporting, strategic planning and analysis, forecast and data/analytics functions.  

This role is a great opportunity for an individual seeking to gain integration experience and for someone who is highly motivated by the opportunity to build out and implement new processes, reporting, and analytics. This role blends deep technical analytics and development skills, finance controlling and planning, business stakeholder communications, and near/long-term strategic decision-making.  The role will provide the individual exposure to multiple aspects of the business (e.g. merchandising, supply chain / logistics, P&L management, and strategy). 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Partner with other team members to build out the IBI Supply Chain Finance database
• Help to pull together reporting and other deliverables on a weekly / monthly basis which includes preparation of graphs and charts of data developed
• Help drive process improvement and implementation within the finance group and within the organization
• Partner with business partners to set goals, drive the initiatives that will achieve them, and measure performance
• Execute ad hoc analysis and providing business recommendations in a thoughtful manner
• Conduct special financial studies and coordinates cross functionally throughout the organization to drive value for the group and the company
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations that drive improved near and long-term business performance
• Perform internal and external research and analyzes issues related to specific financial metrics to ensure competitiveness
• Present regularly to business partners as well as opportunity to present to leadership
• Oversee the administration of financial policies

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.
• Typically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations as well as dealing with multiple business partners
• Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches.
• Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems.
• Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.
• Typically will require the individual to be pro-active, rather than reactive

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• No travel required.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 1-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 1-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.