Financial Analyst

SUMMARY: The purpose of the Financial Analyst – Sales position is to accurately compile and analyze financial information for the business by the due dates specified. Develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. This position will work closely SVP Sales and the Field leaders along with the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Senior VP and General Managers to establish, implement, and track goals as they pertain to sales and gross margin improvement plans and overall profitability. Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
  • Assist General Managers with understanding and researching Monthly Price Inflation and Cost Inflation on Key Items (Value Gap.)
  • Assist General Managers with Price, Volume, Mix understanding for Branch including Customer Mix impact on GM%.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Work with Category Management team to evaluate performance and profitability of supplier base and identify areas for potential improvement product cost savings.
• Analyze sales patterns to identify sales growth opportunities and work with the GMs and sales personnel to develop action plans for customers and vendors driving market share growth.
• Working with IT resources and other key leaders, develop reporting capabilities around KPIs to increase understanding and improve visibility and accountability.
• Assist in efforts to standardize reporting and performance tracking across the business while leveraging Profit 21, Rubbertree, HALO, Pipeline performance and the BlackHawk Playbook tools.
• Analyze and track performance to goals (for General Managers, Branches, Account Managers, and Customer Service Representatives etc) on various contests and efforts to drive sales and margin improvements.
• Prepare variance explanations actual vs budget, vs prior year, or forecast as required in a timely manner or as requested my management for reports prepared.
• Assist in preparation of detailed annual financial budget and monthly financial forecasts when needed.
• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis to support various areas of the company in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Excel
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Access,
• Experience with RubberTree, HALO and Profit 21 preferred
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and concepts as well as sales processes
• High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of their organization

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None required
• CPA or CFP certification may be preferred to handle accounting presentations, accounting principles and financial analysis.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance BCBS of OK HDHP
• HSA with Employer match (must meet criteria)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan and Company Match
• FSA (Full FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent FSA)
• Company paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company paid basic Life Insurance and AD&D/
• Supplemental life and AD&D/Dependent life
• Ancillary Critical Illness Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Accident Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Includes concierge services and travel assistance.
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Gym Reimbursement
• Quarterly Wellness challenge with a chance to will money or prizes
• Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment

Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: Please be advised that BlackHawk Industrial only accepts resumes from agencies with which we have an executed contract and proactively engaged with. Accordingly, BlackHawk Industrial and any of its affiliates is not obligated to pay referral fees to any agency that is not party to an agreement with BlackHawk Industrial. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of BlackHawk Industrial.

*BlackHawk Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer