Financial Analyst - Full-time

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is “Faster, Safer, better”.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides accurate and data-based information on a company’s profitability, solvency, stability, and liquidity. You will research and analyze financial information to help companies make well-informed decisions, write reports, and monitor financial movements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position’s job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and design of the Detail Department Annual Budget/Forecast (bottom-up approach).
• Assist with the development of internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, revenue recognition and POC.
• Conduct financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations and potential cost savings and articulate rationale for cost savings opportunities including results of sourcing metrics to Executive leadership.
• Review actual data vs. forecasts/quotes, investigate cost variances, develop tools for improving the forecasting, and trend analysis. Summarize results and report recommendations to management.
• Oversee project cost/budget reporting and ensures timely reporting and coordination across departments to ensure expected profitability of projects.
• Originate new systemic approaches to gathering, capturing, tracking, and mining data.
• Creative ad hoc analysis to support management decision-making in new business initiatives. This will include preparing and reviewing a variety of complex financial data and will maintain and update the marketing/sales financial models and forecasts.
• Assist the CFO to facilitate and manage budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and implementation of strategic planning initiatives from a financial perspective.
• Assist in preparing quarterly reporting to the board of directors
• With time, the Analyst will help develop, maintain, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and recommend process improvements across departments.

• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis.
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst
• 1. **Requisite Software Skills:** While our primary tools are Excel and Power BI, we're open to candidates who can suggest additional software tools. It's important that candidates demonstrate intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in functions like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, SUMIF, and pivot tables.

  2. **Salary Range:** The allocated salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 annually.

  3. **Remote Work Opportunities:** We offer flexibility with up to two days of remote work per week.

• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Must be proficient in English and be able to communicate effectively with others; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong computer skills required with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• A self-starter, highly motivated, "get-the-job-done" attitude.
• Must possess a strong commitment to data integrity and process improvement.
• Excellent time management skills: ability to manage multiple details and deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written and must be comfortable interfacing with project managers in the shipyard.
• Knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Excel
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all levels of management.
• Must have good judgment skills, and a high-level work initiative.
• Must be able to understand and abide by all company and safety regulations and policies.
• Must be able to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Understand company quality manual and procedures described there in

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.

In addition, the Employee must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in the performance of work.
• This position operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Employment at Southwest Shipyard, LP is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Southwest Shipyard, L.P., and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.

No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by Southwest Shipyard, L.P. Executive.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with competencies in financial planning, General Ledger analysis
• 3 years in a supervisory role

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Monday-Friday – Channelview Location – 8:00am to 5:00pm

18310 Market St, Channelview Tx, 77530

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Paid-Time off/Holidays.
• Career Path Opportunities

EEO Statement

Southwest Shipyard, LP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.?

Southwest Shipyard, LP participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.?

Southwest Shipyard, LP is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Southwest Shipyard, LP, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Southwest Shipyard, LP in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Southwest Shipyard, LP. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Southwest Shipyard, LP.