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in Dublin, CA
Sr. Financial Analyst (Purchasing) - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Dublin, California |
About this job
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for weekly capital and expense tracking, accounts payable reconciliation, forecast changes, monthly accruals, year to date spend analysis, the annual budget and other projects and initiatives. The Sr. Financial Analyst/Purchasing will provide financial and strategic support to the Purchasing team. The Sr. Financial Analyst will report to the Director, Purchasing but will interact frequently with the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Monitor and research weekly distribution costs (expense and capital) variances from budget and forecast. Maintain monthly and year to date spend summary with a clear financial explanations for variances to budget.
Submit and monitor financial forecast changes and accruals
Project/Plan management as assigned:
Develop and maintain the 5 year plan for Purchasing.
Ensure tax on freight, and supplies are being accurately assessed.
Build a MME volume band bridge to support stores moving into higher volume bands with additional capital equipment.
Manage vendor risk submissions to Accounts Payable and Store Operations Finance.
Complete a mid-year validation of any budgeting practices changed from the previous year to ensure process effectiveness.
Ad Hoc requests.
Maintain tracking mechanism for PO and accrual management.
Assist and drive accounts payable reconciliation, with a focus on slow moving inventory and vendor statements.
Use RDW and other Ross systems to drive better financial performance within the Purchasing group, including better allocation of LP units and hangers.
Development of the yearly budget, with a focus on developing a bottom up build budget.
COMPETENCIES:
* Analysis and Judgment * Communication
* Business Acumen * Collaboration/Teamwork
* Planning and Organizing * Drive Results
* Adaptability * Prioritization/Initiative
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Requires college degree, preferably with focus in accounting or finance
* 5-7 years of prior work experience; financial or operations planning & forecasting highly desirable
* Strong financial and business acumen
* Strong analytical skills, accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus
* Strong communication skills, ability to effectively interact and communicate inside and outside of the Department, and with outside providers/professionals
* Ability to design, develop and recommend project and analysis relating to financial driven projects
* High proficiency with MS Office Suite (specifically Excel, Work, Outlook and Power Point) and other financial/tracking/reporting tools
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for weekly capital and expense tracking, accounts payable reconciliation, forecast changes, monthly accruals, year to date spend analysis, the annual budget and other projects and initiatives. The Sr. Financial Analyst/Purchasing will provide financial and strategic support to the Purchasing team. The Sr. Financial Analyst will report to the Director, Purchasing but will interact frequently with the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Monitor and research weekly distribution costs (expense and capital) variances from budget and forecast. Maintain monthly and year to date spend summary with a clear financial explanations for variances to budget.
Submit and monitor financial forecast changes and accruals
Project/Plan management as assigned:
Develop and maintain the 5 year plan for Purchasing.
Ensure tax on freight, and supplies are being accurately assessed.
Build a MME volume band bridge to support stores moving into higher volume bands with additional capital equipment.
Manage vendor risk submissions to Accounts Payable and Store Operations Finance.
Complete a mid-year validation of any budgeting practices changed from the previous year to ensure process effectiveness.
Ad Hoc requests.
Maintain tracking mechanism for PO and accrual management.
Assist and drive accounts payable reconciliation, with a focus on slow moving inventory and vendor statements.
Use RDW and other Ross systems to drive better financial performance within the Purchasing group, including better allocation of LP units and hangers.
Development of the yearly budget, with a focus on developing a bottom up build budget.
COMPETENCIES:
* Analysis and Judgment * Communication
* Business Acumen * Collaboration/Teamwork
* Planning and Organizing * Drive Results
* Adaptability * Prioritization/Initiative
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Requires college degree, preferably with focus in accounting or finance
* 5-7 years of prior work experience; financial or operations planning & forecasting highly desirable
* Strong financial and business acumen
* Strong analytical skills, accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus
* Strong communication skills, ability to effectively interact and communicate inside and outside of the Department, and with outside providers/professionals
* Ability to design, develop and recommend project and analysis relating to financial driven projects
* High proficiency with MS Office Suite (specifically Excel, Work, Outlook and Power Point) and other financial/tracking/reporting tools
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None