Financial Analyst

Mindlance; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the Operations Accounting and Reporting team. The role involves month-end financial close activities, preparing reports for multiple regions, and collaborating on process improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 3-5 years of experience, and strong proficiency in PC skills along with advanced SAP and HFM knowledge. This position is essential for ensuring compliance and enhancing accounting processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end financial close activities.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end reporting for legal entities.
• Collaborate on strategic projects and process improvements.

Skills

Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point)

Advanced SAP

HFM skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Top 3 critical skills:

• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
• Advanced SAP and HFM skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Minimum education experience required: Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required

Experience required: 3-5 years

This position will have responsibility for supporting selected areas within the Operations Accounting and Reporting team which is responsible for accounting, reporting, and analysis for certain US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Global processes.

Job Description:

• Participate in month end financial close activities for US, Puerto Rico, and Canada legal entities
• Perform daily activities surrounding teams’ assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare quarterly and year end reporting for US, Puerto Rico, and Canada legal entities
• Collaborate with Division/Market colleagues, Controllers/Consolidations, Treasury, Legal and Corporate Tax on strategic projects and process improvements. Involvement will require problem solving, communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Participate in efforts related to system changes and/or implementations impacting area(s) of responsibility
• Improve processing efficiencies utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions
• Ensure process changes are in compliance with Pfizer accounting / internal control policies and SOX, including related document maintenance
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Develop and assist in automating accounting processes, analysis techniques and reporting functionality
• Work independently with other departments / international locations to research, analyze and resolve irregularities and discrepancies
• Maintain and develop relationships with groups serviced by GFS Americas as well as within GFS
• Provide support to the divisions and Controllers/Consolidations related to acquisitions or divestitures

Additional Skills:

• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
• ERP system experience preferred
• Demonstrated advanced technical financial reporting knowledge and experience
• Advanced SAP and HFM skills
• Excellent oral, written, and overall communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems in an unstructured environment
• Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and operations colleagues in all applicable Finance and business functional areas

Qualifications

Top 3 critical skills:

• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Power Point) required
• Advanced SAP and HFM skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Minimum education experience required: Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required

Experience required: 3-5 years

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.