Merchandise Finance Analyst II - Hybrid

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and financial analysis of current and future Merchandising business initiatives to support sales and margin growth. Maintains periodic reporting on key financial metrics for Merchandising and Suppliers; develops automated and pre-scheduled/formatted reports to create operational efficiencies.
• Perform analysis for our Vendor Program Agreements (VPAs), supporting Merchandising on administration, forecasting, tracking and billing acting as liaison between Category, Finance, & Accounting
• Complete root-cause analysis of key supplier allowance variances among actuals, forecast, budget, and prior year results; recommend and implement approaches to maximize allowance recoveries.
• Partner with Merchandising Finance/Planning Leadership, Merchants, Inventory, FP&A, and Accounting to drive consistent, sustainable growth and tracking of revenue, gross margin, inventory, and supplier allowance dollars on a supplier program and category basis.
• Continually assess core business processes, procedures, and systems to identify risks and opportunities for process improvement. Recommends practical and efficient business solutions.
• Minimize risk and exposure by ensuring business processes meet Sarbanes Oxley guidelines.
• § Perform other duties as assigned.
• Understand and demonstrate Essendant’s Core Values

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Analytical Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data. Ability to use logic to solve problems. Exceptionally detail oriented.
• Finance Skills: Understands the language of Finance and Accounting, particularly related to rebate/allowances and revenue recognition. Ability to gather, analyze and organize complex financial data, identifying compelling trends and opportunities that drive action and enable measurable results.
• Communication: Demonstrated strong listening, written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and nurture positive, collaborative relationships in an organization.
• Organization Skills: Self-starter and action-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Computer Skills: High level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook; Fundamental knowledge of Hyperion, Vistex and SAP a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, General Business, Operations Management or similar field
• 3-5 years’ work experience a plus

Benefits

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with matching
• Company Holidays
• Overtime Pay for hourly employees
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

ESSENDANT Inc. is a leading national distributor that fuels its customers growth with a vast product assortment, world-class fulfillment network and a full suite of advanced sales and marketing tools. We strive for more than just success – we believe in building partnerships with our customers and our employees. Our business wouldn’t be thriving without our hardworking team members. We value all they bring to our company and offer a work environment that fosters training, mentoring and personal growth. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

ABOUT ESSENDANT

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