Financial Analyst

Job Summary: The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the finance team through financial reporting, analysis, and insights that help drive informed business decisions. This position contributes to company performance by analyzing results, identifying trends, supporting close activities, and assisting with initiatives that improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze recurring financial reports, key performance indicators, and management summaries to support informed business decisions
• Perform trend, margin, and variance analysis for financial statements and selected operational metrics; identify key drivers and communicate findings to management
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses used for performance monitoring and business planning support
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis for assigned areas of responsibility
• Analyze spending, processes, and performance data to identify cost savings opportunities and support operational improvements
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reports, and related analysis
• Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and improve efficiency
• Prepare presentations, summarize findings and recommendations, and contribute to special projects and other finance-related initiatives as assigned

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Three to five years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance role required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and support sound business decisions
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles, including financial statement analysis, reconciliations, and reporting concepts
• Proficiency with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to extract, organize, and analyze data effectively
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments to support business objectives
• Occasional travel is required for this position

Division Summary: The Bay Family of Companies’ Corporate Office is responsible for most administrative and management duties for all 40 corporations and 70 locations including HR, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Executive Management, Inventory, Payroll, and other support functions.

***This employment advertisement is not applicable to individuals who reside in the states of California or Colorado. ***