Financial Analyst

Direct Hire Portland, Maine

• Location: Portland, Maine
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #19014

Financial Analyst

Salary: $85k-$90k

Location: Falmouth, Maine

Position Overview: Our client located in Falmouth, Maine, is a manufacturer of products designed to improve worker productivity and safety. They are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join them on their growing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the financial analysis and reporting processes, contributing to their company's success.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize Tableau and other business intelligence tools to create meaningful and informative data visualizations.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis, Excel reporting, and financial modeling to support decision-making processes.
• Review job costs and analyze variances to plan, providing explanations and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Perform margin analysis on brand, sales channel, and product line categories.
• Validate pricing for products coming out of our configurator.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Create ROI analyses to evaluate potential investments in the business, presenting recommendations to management.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and other management reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, sales, and other departments.
• Regularly meet with and present findings to senior leadership.
• Continuously improve financial analysis and reporting processes, identifying opportunities for process automation, efficiency, and internal control.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis or related field.
• Experience with Tableau or similar business intelligence tools preferred.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
• Cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel user, including LOOKUP functions, pivot tables, and building templates for efficient recurring analysis/reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and general navigation through ERP systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits packages.
• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick/Personal, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Community Service/Volunteer work.
• Affordable Medical and Vision coverage.
• FREE company-paid Dental coverage.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development Plans.
• Flexible work-from-home (WFH) model after the probationary period ends.
• Fun and collaborative team members.
• The opportunity to reach a worldwide customer base.

If you are a self starter with a background in finance and are looking to advance your career, this is the position you have been waiting for!