Financial Analyst

Advanced Excel Skills is a MUST!! Financial analyst who is able to support Retail FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, expense analysis, and all other aspects of analysis and reporting functions needed for company experiencing rapid growth. Responsibilities: Month end related processes- financial reporting, expense account review, allocations, reconciliations, research of journal entries, P&L review, etc. Assist in all aspects of financial analysis including areas of sales trends, gross margin, returns, discounts, expenses for retail business segment Track and analyze retail performance; variance of actuals to forecast and budget, identifying risks and opportunities Monitoring and analyzing company expenses- assist in forward projections for expenses, identifying risks and opportunities Prepare special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required. Perform data extraction and creation of customized reports for management. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting 2 years’ experience in analytical role Strong analytical skills and attention to detailExtensive experience in Microsoft Excel and Word Flexibility to deal with range of issues both financial and non-financial Ability to work effectively with multiple priorities Strong verbal and written communication skills Polished and professional General accounting knowledge Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment . $55K to $65K plus Bonus Please email kzalfino@clarkdavis.com Fortune 500 Retail Company