Associate Financial Analyst

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center on-site

Concierge service

Employee restaurant

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls is seeking an Associate Financial Analyst to support profit-improvement initiatives and strategic alignment across Marketing, Sales, Forecasting, and International teams. You will compile data, analyze financial viability of new products and promotions, and assist management with productivity improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategy or Data Analytics, plus strong analytical and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategy or Data Analytics
• GPA 3.75 or higher
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial analysis of new projects, products and promotions within assigned area
• Identifies, analyzes and reports key business indicators affecting growth and profitability
• Provides analytical support to key managers and decision makers
• Leads category teams in identifying and implementing profit-improvement projects
• Develops annual financial forecasts and communicates results to management
• Develops performance metrics for non-financial managers to improve operations efficiency
• Completes special projects as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Ownership / accountability

Excel

Financial knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategy or Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals"

Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.

We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 4,500 employees and operate in 20 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for outstanding individuals to be part of our Finance team working onsite at our Global Headquarters in Idaho Falls.

The Associate Financial Analyst position plays an integral part in the analysis, recommendation and implementation of profit improvement projects, strategic alignment initiatives, and achievement of sales and income objectives. Analysts interface with a variety of company departments such as Marketing, Sales, Forecasting & Planning, Cost and Financial Accounting, and International to compile data and analyze the financial viability of various new products, promotions, and initiatives. The position assists key managers in identifying, implementing and tracking productivity improvements. Analysts also assist in preparing presentations to be made to the management team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial analysis of all new projects, products and promotions related to assigned area of business operations
• Identifies, analyzes and reports key business indicators impacting the growth, profitability and achievement of strategic objectives
• Provides analytical and problem solving support for key managers
• Leads category team and other assigned area of business operations in the identification and implementation of profit improvement projects
• Develops annual financial forecasts, analyzes performance and trends, and communicates results to management
• Develops key company performance measurements for non-financial managers to better understand, track and improve their operations efficiency
• Completes special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategy or Data Analytics
• Strong academic performance with a minimum 3.75 GPA
• Exceptional analytical and problem solution skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
• Strong financial knowledge
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy
• Prior internship experience in a finance related position is a plus

Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind. This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices.

Great culture

flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation.

Safe, uncrowded, affordable

nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness -- social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away.

Excellent compensation

in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.