Financial Analyst II

Scheduled Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm

Key responsibilities include:

• Create and distribute monthly reports to Operations/Transportation management team members
• Supports the forecasting, budgeting and long range planning processes for the Business Units and Shared Services
• Support analytics for key decisions on projects such as new facilities, facility consolidation and capital investment

Reports to the Director, Finance, Operations & Logistics Services

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares and communicates monthly reporting and tracking for the supported business functions (e.g., ORS Financial Performance report, Journal Entry Detail files, Special Pay analysis, WOW reporting, etc.)
• Supports the development of the annual operating plan and periodic forecasts working with the Business Unit Planning function. Provides proactive variance analysis on forecast/budget to actual results. Identifies, recommends and implements corrective action plans as required.
• Provides financial support for the long range planning process in the supported business functions.
• Provides financial support to the Operations-Transportation-Inventory Mgmt Shared Service organization
• Works with Accounting and Business Unit Finance to continuously review the management reporting structure of the business, including profit centers, cost centers and accounts.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts in financial processes and tools incorporating best practices.
• Manages processes, budgets, performance management, and compliance activities as required.
• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong project management skills and ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong Excel skills in data compilation and aggregation (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookup).
• Proficiency in TOAD, SAP Financials, and Essbase

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in financial roles, preferably in a large corporate environment; three (3) years experience preferred.

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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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)