Senior Financial Analyst - Irvine, California

• Analyze financial results, trends, and performance metrics and provide variance and root cause analyses to support business decisions


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  Conduct monthly analysis to facilitate understanding of monthly results against the financial plan or forecast and partner with senior leaders to collaboratively manage the plan or forecast


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  Partner with business leaders to gather information, evaluate financial opportunities and cost savings initiatives to maximize resources and create efficiencies


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  Identify, investigate and address anomalies in the financial statements


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  Create financial models and conduct ad hoc analysis for senior management


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  Monthly reporting and analysis of periodic financial data


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  Develop and produce clear, well-formatted financial reports that are appropriate for various audiences or customized to address specific topics


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  Collaborate with team members to leverage technology and carry out process improvements 


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  Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting


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  Provide in-depth analysis for building budget and forecasts


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  Identify and verify leadership assumptions as needed during the financial planning process


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  Work closely with the business and collaborate with cross functional teams to develop, recommend and establish plans and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies


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  Enhance analysis tools to achieve accuracy and improve overall planning process

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


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  3+ years of accounting or financial planning experience


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  Advanced Excel skills.


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  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


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  Strong analytical, problem solving and general quantitative skills


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  Solid understanding of core accounting principles and financial concepts

 
Preferred:

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  MBA, CPA or CPA


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  Hyperion Essbase, Oracle, or experience with major ERP systems


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  Performs work in self-directed manner with less structured, more complex issues 


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  Ability to simultaneously work on several projects under strict timelines and under minimal supervision


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  Growth track record


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  Highly detail oriented


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  Resourceful and innovative problem-solving skills


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  Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems 


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  Takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 


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  Strong business acumen and analytical skills


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  Ability to communicate complex issues simply


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  MS Access

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