Financial Analyst

Circle K; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K in Corona, CA is seeking a finance professional to join our office-based team. You will support the annual budget, prepare presentations, build ad hoc reports, analyze financial results, and coordinate quarterly bonus calculations for Operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and at least 5 years of experience with Excel and PowerPoint, plus the ability to handle large data sets and work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Relevant experience in Convenience Retailing would be ideal and preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial statements required.
• Must be advanced in Excel and PowerPoint; able to analyze large datasets.
• Able to communicate clearly with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Annual Operating Budget Process and build presentations to meet deadlines.
• Provide Field Management with ad hoc reports to measure operating performance.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Coordinate quarterly bonus payout calculations for Operations.
• Produce period-by-period scorecards for store, market, region and division.
• Prepare investment cases for capital projects (AFE).

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

This role requires one to be in Office, located in Corona CA.

Essential Functions:

Support the Annual Operating Budget Process, including responsibility for key meetings internally and building presentations to meet deadlines Provide Field Management with Ad hoc reports needed to better measure operating performance Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and results. Interpret and explain results to Senior Management Coordinate all calculations supporting quarterly bonus payouts to Operations and work within the division and company to pull data together for use in a model that is updated as the criteria changes. Will need to be able to model anticipated changes and present results Produce the period by period Scorecard for Operational Performance of each store, Market, Region and overall Division Prepare Investment Cases for different projects to support AFE’s Evaluates projected financial results of undertaking new projects by analyzing capital expenditure proposals, recommending courses of action Increases professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies Contributes to team effort by accomplishing Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company plan guidelines

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted 5 years of relevant experience preferably in financial analysis, strategic planning, or budgeting and forecasting Relevant experience in Convenience Retailing would be ideal and preferred Comprehensive knowledge of financial statements required Must have advanced knowledge and skills in Excel and, PowerPoint Strong analytical and quantitative abilities Experience working with large and complex datasets Must be willing to adapt to a dynamic business environment, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams Ability to communicate information and ideas in a clear manner to all levels of management, both orally and in writing Must be computer literate in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

Annual Salary $70,000-$78,000

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.