Financial Analyst

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Job description

Finance & Analytics Analyst

About Melissa's

Melissa's is the premier distributor of the freshest fruits and vegetables in the United States, providing quality products with exceptional value and first-class service. Family is a big part of the company's success. Through the years, the company has generated consistent growth thanks to the support of very loyal customers and a close-knit family of employees dedicated to customer service. Melissa's is a fun and fast paced company, looking for great talented and hard-working team members.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• The Finance & Analytics Analyst is responsible for supporting in the execution of all company Finance & Analytics, including forecasting and financial analysis, reporting, data visualization, and collaboration with various segments of the business.
• A significant partner to the Sales department, with accountability to sales growth and other Key Performance Indicators.
• Synthesize extensive internal and external data into meaningful outputs, dashboards and visualization for executive team, sales teams and other stakeholders.
• Work with the team to identify strengths and opportunities, improve organizational efficiency and support sales growth by analyzing data, results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending action
• Publish reports and projections in an accurate and timely manner to all areas of the business, including Executive Team
• Use analytical skills, and data driven support to create innovative processes and building relationships, working successfully across functions.
• Utilize Tableau Analytics and internal ERP system to generate reports, analysis, and create effective dashboards
• Work with all areas of the business to collect operational data and increase productivity
• Align and collaborate with various teams to support strategic organizational initiatives
• Utilize proprietary customer systems to help support sales team with sales objectives
• Protect organization by keeping information confidential
• Must be trustworthy, highly competent and helpful in all daily and ongoing interactions.
• Assist with other admin and operational duties, as needed

Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in Finance, Accounting and/or Analytics preferred
• 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in business, finance, analytics or related field
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel - comfort with pivot tables, vlookup etc.)
• Experience with business analytics tools (Tableau preferred), comfortable learning new software
• Strong collaboration, work-ethic, communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Possess high degree of discretion, integrity, professionalism, and accountability, consistent, punctual and regular attendance, strong ability to work with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, and presentation
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a professional and diplomatic demeanor