As an integrated member of the Finance Supply Chain team, the Sr. Financial Analyst is a key business partner to the North America Supply Chain Functions supporting 20+ Distribution Centers, as well as Regional and Functional Supply Chain Leaders providing financial analytics, guidance, and insights on effective and efficient Supply Chain execution that are varied and complex in nature. The ideal candidate will have experience with the timely processing of month-end close books and working within a role demanding proactive support in formulating budgets and forecasts.
Sr. Financial Analyst Responsibilities:
- Under limited supervision and in close coordination with the NA Finance Supply Chain peers, supports all US Supply Chain functions with thought leadership covering all business aspects and financial analytics that are varied, complex, and repetitive in nature
- Co-leads and co-executes with the NA Finance Supply Chain peers on the month-end close process for all NA Distribution Centers ensuring stated and reliable financial statements. This includes reviewing actual versus budgeted/forecasted spending and issuing monthly variance statements
- Provides leadership, guidance, and assistance to the Supply Chain Regions, SIOP, Ops Management, and Transportation areas in the formulation of their budgets/forecasts
- Business partners with the Supply Chain leaders and Distribution Center Supply Chain Leaders to elaborate insights and financial key metrics to make recommendations on actions to improve supply chain execution aligned with Client’s business strategy
- Conducts analyses in such areas as financial performance, cost per pound, cases per people hour, utilization, mix, rate of return, working capital, investments, and other financial-related matters, etc. Drawing out the implications, the “so what?” and the “what now?” are critical
- Supports SIOP across all Regions and manufacturing plants on all aspects related to inventory and inventory write-offs (reporting, accruals, loss reduction, turnover increase, DIOH optimization, etc)
- Conducts special financial and business-related studies as requested by management, including supporting the creation of ROI/CER analytics
- Plays a significant role in designing, implementing, administering, continuously improving, and running financial systems, business templates, and procedures ensuring internal controls and efficient as well as effective execution
- Assists in the development of business policies and performance measures
- Works collaboratively across company functions and the entire finance team to reach Client’s overall business goals
- Provide backup support for other Finance positions as required
- Duties require significant evaluation, originality, or ingenuity
- Provide coaching and guidance to Business Partners as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
- Demonstrates the “Clients Values” of Team Client and supports the Circle of Excellence
Sr. Financial Analyst Requirements:
- A High School Diploma or GED is required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field or 7 years of financial experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of related financial experience as a Finance Business Partner or F/A is required
- Twp years experience in Supply Chain is preferred.
- Demonstrated strong commercial business acumen and understanding coupled with the desire to understand the details as well as the strategic view
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex situations in easy-to-understand and digestible thoughts
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP); experience with Visual Basic and PowerPoint preferred
- SAP experience required; Oracle desired
- Ability to provide financial support and handle multiple tasks within an open and interactive environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet short deadlines
If you are an experienced financial analyst looking to support meaningful work while contributing to a vital mission, please apply today!
Thank you,
Linda Daniel
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
