Assist in activities like market monthly forecasting and the annual expense budgeting process or other financial processes.
Conduct business case and financial modeling.
Lead monthly financial reviews for their market vice presidents and department managers.
Support all sales managers and/or brand managers in the preparation, reporting, analysis and understanding of their spending of internal banks (actual vs. committed) and other financial related activities.
Perform variance analysis across the market including critical analysis of trends, variances, and key metrics with an eye towards improvement.
Partner with corporate accounting team and provide regular feedback to ensure proper classification of financials.
Compile and analyze various detailed trackers for finance area.
Lead financial review for monthly and year-end close activities by coordinating workflow and meeting deadlines.
Final review with the Director of Finance required.
Prepare technical documentation such as user manuals for new and revised accounting transactions.
Generate and submit state gallonage tax reports.
Analyze and correct gallonage tax issues as needed in preparation of report.
Clear variances in goods receipts and invoice receipts in SAP.
Work with purchasing team and corporate AP to resolve vendor invoice issues.
Assist in training and mentoring financial analyst on best financial practices.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software.
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
Analytic and Reporting skills
Utilize sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment.