The Financial Analyst works under the direction of the Team Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and plays a key role in planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the organization. Develop, interpret and implement moderate to complex financial analysis projects. Requires strong analytical and communication skills and a broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly Expense Analysis: performs actual vs budget analysis by Cost Center and Department. Provides written drivers as to variances. Builds reports as needed.
Support Monthly Project Financials: performs analysis to allocate time-tracked expenses for IT; provides support to IT on variances.
Assists in annual budget, plan and forecasting process. Provides timely and effective support to organization during the build process. Be an effective resource for operational managers as they prepare their budgets, including participating in Finance’s budget training for the company.
Becomes an expert in the Workday/Adaptive ERP Finance system reporting capabilities: designs, implements, and trains where necessary various reports, dashboards, and scorecards. Becomes fluent in Workday Reporting.
Analyze all expenses pre and post allocation for expense ratio contributions to product lines. Maintain annual planning Allocation model.
Effective communication skills- communicates (written and oral) clearly and concisely even when addressing complex matters.
Participates in annual competitor analysis review
Partakes in various financial projects as needed
Work closely in a team environment to meet all deadlines and prioritize workflow
Required Skills
Why Arbella?
At Arbella, we’re focused on people. We work hard to attract and retain the best. That means providing a great work environment, encouraging work/life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, and competitive, industry-leading salaries and benefits packages. We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow so that we, too, can grow as a company.
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Arbella is committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and equitable for everyone. We’ve created a culture that supports a diverse workplace where all are valued for their talents and are empowered to reach their full potential.
It’s no wonder our employees have voted Arbella one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” every year since 2009!