Financial Analyst

For Earth For Life


New Headcount: The department's growth has led to the creation of this role.

BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
Support budgeting processes and preparation of financial reporting, modeling and analytics while exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives. This position will require an analytical mind, the ability to communicate ideas, and the personality to be able to work collaboratively with team members from multiple functions.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines:
• Participate in annual and mid-year budgeting processes, including consolidation, analysis, and preparation of reports and presentation materials.
• Work closely with departments to ensure the timely and accurate review of financial results as well as the identification of actionable improvement opportunities.
• Perform analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Assist with development and maintenance of financial and analytical models.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment on financial objectives.
• Translate accounting terms and financial concepts to non-financial partners.
• Partner with Accounting to provide input to month-end close process.
• Evaluate and recommend opportunities for process improvement and standardization of FP&A tasks, reports, and outputs.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Conduct ad-hoc analyses and support special projects as directed by leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
• 3+ years related experience in finance or accounting required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and general accounting processes such as month/quarter/year-end close.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with a major ERP system (SAP strongly preferred).

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION (% of time, description, nature of service):
Office equipment – computer, scanner, copier, fax, phone

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Typical office environment and will require walking, standing and sitting in front of a computer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.


Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.