Financial Analyst: Forecasting, Budgets & Insights

Wesco International, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. seeks a Financial Analyst to prepare forward-looking financial forecasts, coordinate projects, and provide analytical support for an assigned area, identifying trends and presenting findings to management.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of financial analysis experience, knowledge of GAAP and SOX, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and major accounting systems; report writing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of financial analysis experience.
• GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems.
• Report writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned business unit management team.
• Responds to questions from Finance, sales leaders or managers regarding data used to calculate commissions.
• Supports development of unit’s annual budget, tracks and analyzes variances throughout the year.
• Monitors progress toward objectives.
• Provides analyses and recommendations based on financial data and other pertinent information.
• Works with business managers to prepare sales commission documents and track results.
• Identifies issues and suggests courses of action, and allocates resources efficiently.
• Works closely with corporate resources to improve standardization and implements best practices.
• Supports and directs implementation of operational improvements.
• Serves as corporate finance’s point of contact for assigned business unit(s).
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Job description

Wesco International, Inc. seeks a Financial Analyst to prepare forward-looking financial forecasts, coordinate projects, and provide analytical support for an assigned area, identifying trends and presenting findings to management.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of financial analysis experience, knowledge of GAAP and SOX, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and major accounting systems; report writing experience is preferred.