Avispa Looking for Financial Analyst (H) at Pleasanton, CA Full Time

A leading consumer products company is seeking a Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will own the Marketing Budget Status Report (BSR) process for several Business Units. The ideal candidate is proficient in PC applications (Microsoft Office Preferred) and has strong Excel skills. The company offers a great work environment!

Financial Analyst Pay And Benefits

• Hourly pay: $50/hr
• Worksite: Leading consumer products company (Pleasanton, CA 94588)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment

Financial Analyst Responsibilities

• Own the Marketing Budget Status Report (BSR) process for several Business Units, working closely with Marketing teams and Marketing Accounting to understand spending programs, accounting policies as well as opportunities and risks. Provide training to new members of the Marketing and Finance teams on the process, roles & responsibilities, and expectations.
• Complete close activities for Advertising, Sales Promotion, Coupons, and Graphics spending accounts, which include ensuring the accounting performed is in accordance with corporate guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Perform forecasting activities for Marketing spending for several Business Units, including the annual budget, subsequent plan updates, and gap management activities. Analyze variances to the budget, prior updates, and year-ago period and identify opportunities for creating value.
• Identify and implement improvements in processes, responsibilities, templates, and systems in order to drive overall efficiency and effectiveness of the role while continuing to maintain a strong control environment.
• Drive category profitability by positively influencing key stakeholders to make sound financial decisions, and providing insights to leadership teams on the drivers of the SBUs business’s financial performance. Proactively identify issues/obstacles affecting profitable growth and create/recommend sound mitigation plans that contain an objective and balanced point of view.
• Book journal entries as needed.
• Lead special projects as needed.

Financial Analyst Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of finance, accounting, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
• Proficient in PC applications (Microsoft Office Preferred). Strong Excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Critical thinking and decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate and influence across functions and at all levels.
• Innovative thinking, curiosity, and creative thinking. Attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented and initiative.

Compensation: From $50.00 to $50.00 per hour