Financial Analyst

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The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting Towne Park’s Finance Team, Operations Team and Executive Management by analyzing operational financials and statistics to provide insight and recommendations regarding budgeting, forecasting, revenue tracking/collection and process improvement. The Financial Analyst also utilizes the information available to evaluate and help solve business challenges.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports finance team, operations team, and executives by performing strategic business analysis

Identifies opportunities for improving operational processes through analysis and assists in the development of sound business processes, methods, improvements and operational changes

Prepares financial and statistical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends

Provides support and direction to operations departments in developing forecasts, analyzing trends, and addressing accounting, general ledger, and contract inquiries

Monitors site and district level revenue and expenses, provides necessary analyses/reports and offers appropriate recommendations

Creates and maintains revenue capture and forecasting files used by the operations departments to support the business

Assists in the development of the annual operating budget process by compiling and analyzing historical data, deal terms, economic indicators and assisting in creation of contract budgets

Provides analysis and makes recommendations regarding contract changes

Reviews, interprets and makes recommendations regarding customer contracts and billing requirements to ensure compliance

Assists with resolution of issues or complications in the administration of customer contracts

Collaborates with new site operations team in setting up new accounts

Participates in the development of internal and external reporting

Prepares and presents ad hoc analysis and reports to supervisors and executive management

Systems and Standards

Completes all tasks in a timely manner as instructed by the Finance Manager

Maintains data integrity and bases recommendations on repeatable, systematic analysis

Cooperates with senior management and coworkers to ensure that services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of internal and external customers

Treats clients and associates with courtesy, respect and dignity

Maintains a clean, neat work environment

Safety and Risk Management

Reports all potential high risk areas and safety concerns to the Finance Manager

Understands and follows safety and security procedures

Practices preventative safety procedures as set forth by Towne Park

Reports all accidents and incidents to a Finance Manager immediately

Uses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe manner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in a fast paced environment adhering to strict deadlines

Outstanding teamwork and project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to rapid change

Strong analytical skills

Sufficient level of aptitude with the ability to utilize advanced functionality of Microsoft Excel

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and various financial technology and reporting applications

Desire to improve processes and take initiative.

Ability to recognize problems, develop solutions, and drive issues to resolution

Written and verbal communication skills to effectively address all levels within the organization

Ability to represent the company effectively in a variety of settings with a demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business policies, procedures, equipment manuals, training materials, and corporate communications

Ability to compose professional internal and external business communications including reports, memos, letters, and e-mails

Ability to maintain confidential information

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred; AND zero to three (0-3) years of experience in financial analysis or equivalent analytical experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer.

The associate must occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working extended hours may be required as needed.