Senior Financial Analyst, 3rd Eye

Job Description:

Job Title:  Senior Financial Analyst

Operating Company:  Environmental Solutions Group - Third Eye

Location:  Fort Payne, AL

Reports To:  Senior Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Department:  Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY:

Environmental Solutions Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in Fort Payne, AL. This role will serve as a key member of the FP&A team and be responsible for several key processes within the financial planning and analysis function.

This role will be a key team member in driving improved reporting, financial analysis, and forecasting. Specifically, the person will be responsible for delivering timely financial reporting to Senior Management, developing SG&A forecasts, consolidating monthly forecasts, improving FP&A’s processes, and ad hoc analysis and reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Support and drive analysis for monthly and quarterly rolling financial forecasting and the annual operating plan for all business units and consolidated.
• Enhance the processes and tools used to deliver management reporting to provide relevant, timely financial information to support decision-making, aligned with organizational objectives.
• Continually enhance the use of business intelligence, budgeting, and reporting tools so that relevant financial information is delivered efficiently throughout the organization.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, expenses, capital expenditures, free cash flow, and other relevant areas.
• Act as finance support for product management on key business initiatives and potential M&A activity.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for improved operations of the Finance Team.
• Provide financial support and training for business partners such as Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
• Ad-hoc reporting, analysis, special projects and presentations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
• Relevant experience in a professional finance/business environment (0 to 4 years; strong internship experience will be considered).
• Intellectually curious and has thirst for knowledge.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity.
• High standards of accuracy and organization.
• Self-motivated, driven, and sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Significant skills in financial modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.  Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard. 

Communication:  Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests. 

Teamwork and Relationships:  Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others. 

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.  Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees across the