Sr Financial Analyst

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Distribution Finance in Apex, NC, this position will actively support the goals of the North America Hand Tools Distribution Finance team, and to drive financial opportunities in Distribution Operations, Transportation, and Finished Goods Inventory. This position serves as one of the key liaisons between Distribution Operations and Transportation Managers/Directors, Financial Shared Services and Corporate Accounting, Procurement, and the Operations FP&A team.The successful candidate in this role will lead monthly reporting & analysis, coordinate financial forecasting activities, ensure alignment among distribution centers & central departments, and complete ad hoc analysis in support of business initiatives & strategic projects.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Analyze variable and fixed actual distribution cost variance to budget and forecasts. Identify trends and recommend cost out actions.
• Support standard cost development and variance analysis for materials, distribution pack operations, inbound freight, and duty expense for assigned distribution sites.
• Develop and maintain cost models, key performance metrics, and daily/weekly/monthly financial performance reporting. Provide other ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Compile and publish company standard month-, quarter-, and year-end financial schedules, inventory forecasts and control reporting.
• Partner with Distribution Operations site and Transportation leadership to review monthly cost performance drivers and to develop operational assumptions for the quarterly forecast, annual budget, and periodic estimates.
• Develop P&L and Balance Sheet quarterly forecasts, annual budget, and periodic estimates for assigned distribution sites based on operational assumptions and ATG strategic plan.
• Execute accounting activities according to GAAP with a focus on continuous improvement and accuracy: month-, quarter-, and year-end close (inventory, journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger review, etc.), fixed asset management, and other activities as assigned. Support both internal and external audit requirements as needed.
• Support ad hoc analysis for capital projects and strategic initiatives.
• Coach and mentor entry level financial analysts assigned to Distribution Finance. May provide work direction as needed.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required. Master of Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field or CMA/CPA credential a plus.
• Minimum 3 years financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting experience. Must have strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to identify trends and propose actions. Must have strong attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to organize work efficiently and work independently. Prior financial analyst experience in the manufacturing industry preferred and may count toward meeting minimum years of experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP required as it applies to accurately executing month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Intermediate Excel skills (ex. Lookups, IF functions, Pivot Tables, Macros basics, etc.) to manage, organize, analyze, and report data required. Prior experience developing financial models in Excel a plus. Experience building and maintaining financial reporting using data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) from database sources (Hyperion, Essbase, SAP BW) a plus.
• Experience with ERP Systems required: (SAP FI strongly preferred, SAP FI and MM a plus). Hyperion experience for financial consolidation, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting preferred.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must work with a high sense of urgency and drive for results, strong initiative, and ability to manage multiple projects combined with strong follow through skills.
• Occasional travel (up to 5%).
• 1-2 years of cost accounting experience or basic knowledge of product cost and purchase price and material variance analysis preferred.