Jr. Financial Analyst

Position Description

The Junior Financial Analyst is responsible and accountable for conducting various financial analyses and projects to support the organization and improve profitability.

Essential Functions

• Provide analytical support to all departments within brand, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually, as appropriate
• Assist in the preparation of period-end financial reporting packages and variance analyses
• Manage theoretical food costing project
• Provide support during the forecast and planning process
• Assist in maintenance of budget tracking tools for various aspects of the business
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis of various aspects of the business
• Evaluate processes and seek solutions for process improvement
• Understand and communicate internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
• Work closely with Accounting on the period close process
• Guide cost analysis process by providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Maintain database by entering, verifying, and backing up data
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Other projects as assigned, including tax return support

Required Skills

• Experience in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required
• Foundational knowledge in account analysis
• Eager problem-solver
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
• Executes and completes special projects, reports and other duties as assigned by management
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Motivated self-starter with a strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk, type data, operate business machines and office equipment
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move 5-10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
• Specific visions abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus