Senior Financial Analyst

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<p>OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participates in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, month-end analysis and reporting, and utilizes Workday Adaptive financial reporting system. Performs financial analysis activities and provides decision support to assist management with driving increased performance, achieving business objectives, and ensuring financial success.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Supports month-end close. Reviews financial results and resolves/explains variances, generates monthly board and executive financial statements, and publishes a variety of revenue/expense/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/statistical reports.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Participates in budget and forecasting activities. Prepares financial outlooks for revenue, expenses, balance sheet, and cash flow by working with functional Vice Presidents (VPs) and executives.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Assists with the product pricing process; prepares pricing analysis for revenue initiatives to assess profitability.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Serves as a business partner for various teams to understand and analyze key business drivers, translating data into actionable insights that enhance operational effectiveness and financial performance.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Assists with integration of newly acquired companies into OEC financial reporting infrastructure.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Completes various ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis requests to support ongoing business initiatives and provides relevant, accurate, timely, and actionable information that facilitates management’s decision-making.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Education</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Experience</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis is required.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Advanced knowledge of reporting systems (Hyperion, Workday, etc.), and Microsoft products and functions (Excel modeling / PowerPoint abilities).</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Strong attention to detail.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Excellent communication skills and can tailor messaging to a specific audience/situation.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Skilled at creating and delivering engaging presentations in a way that resonates with the audience.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Able to convey complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Strategic and analytical thinker.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Excellent business partnering skills and can work collaboratively across teams.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Strong sense of initiative and ownership.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Can effectively organize and manage day-to-day work and priorities, and use time, energy and resources to meet goals, deadlines, and deliverables.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Able to communicate in a respectful, positive and constructive manner, even during times of challenge and frustration.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Flexible and adaptable approach to work, and can easily adjust to shifts in priorities as the needs of the business change.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Able to effectively work and thrive in a remote/hybrid work environment that has limited opportunities for in-person interactions.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Special Position Requirements</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Willing and able to attend virtual meetings with the laptop camera on.</span></p><p>What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry. <br> <br><br></p> <p>OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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