Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are recruiting for the position of Financial Analyst for one of our valued clients!

About the Company: A rapidly growing retailer of new and used office furniture from top brand companies. In addition to our corporate office located in Phoenix near the airport, we have 5 storerooms located in CA, TX, IL and AZ.  We have a fun and team oriented atmosphere, made up of a group of people who love their jobs and are eager to continually grow the business.
 
About the Position: This is a newly created, hands-on position responsible for overseeing all financial reporting and analysis of our retail operations. We are looking for an innovative and dynamic individual to join our team who is able to think strategically and see the "big picture" while maintaining meticulous attention to details.  The ideal candidate will have the following:
 

• Strong analytical skills and an excellent knowledge of financial calculations
• Innate ability to multi-task and be organized
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Be thorough and accurate with attention to detail
• Experience managing company-wide expenditures
• Experience using Salesforce
• Financial experience in a retail environment
• A general understanding of Human Resources and state level employment laws

 
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
 

• Maintaining financial integrity and improving profitability through developing and monitoring financial, strategic and statistical data, including performance reporting and analysis of budgets, forecasts and plans
• Providing performance metric and value-added analysis for the Retail Operations business
• Identifying profitability opportunities, analyzing P&L trends within the business, and making recommendations for improved efficiencies and performance
• Interacting extensively with the stores and corporate leadership teams, becoming a â??trusted advisorâ?? to the business
• Influencing operating and financial decisions using fact based data analysis
• Analyzing, interpreting and communicating financial operating results to provide information and guidance to store management and the executive team
• Prepare and present accurate, well-supported financial analysis and reports
• Continually improving our financial systems and data and identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Evaluate new/underperforming store performance and bonus programs
• Verifying invoices and Purchase orders
• Maintain inventory spreadsheets and prepare inventory reports
• Overseeing Financial Coordinator duties
• Manages bi-weekly payroll process
• Processes all new hires to include on-boarding, E-Verify, background and MVR
• Respond to Garnishment Orders, DES notices and other basic HR related inquiries
• Administer Company provided benefits
• Completing forms for vendors/creditors, and employees

Skills & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ??s Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in operational finance and profitability/ productivity analysis
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
• Strong working knowledge of retail required 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and in the use of Accounting software (QuickBooks, Salesforce & ADP experience helpful)
• At least 3 yearsâ?? experience in a similar position (Retail experience is preferred)
• Must be able to think creatively and critically

Salary Details

Location Details

2633 E Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85016