Financial Support Analyst

LifeWay Christian Resources; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent religious organization in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Financial Support Analyst to provide financial and budgeting support to the FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with a focus in finance or accounting and relevant experience. This role emphasizes detail-oriented analysis, effective communication, and adherence to strong financial standards. The position is remote with a commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience providing financial/budgeting support.
• 1-2 years of data analysis and reporting experience.
• 1-2 years experience in cost accounting.
• Intermediate use of Business Intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide inventory management and product proforma support.
• Support the FP&A team with financial statement close and reporting.
• Assist with product data administration.
• Help department director and managers with projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Budgeting support

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Pursuing or completed CPA, CMA or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

Financial Support Analyst from LifeWay Christian Resources. Remote in Brentwood, TN, United States. Requires a Bachelor's degree. This role is in the Accounting field.

Responsibilities

• Provide inventory management and product proforma support to the FP&A team. This includes assisting with product initial printings and reprints, inventory analysis, and product proformas. Initial printings and reprints involve gathering, organizing, and assembling product data for analysis across multiple product lines. Product proforma support includes gathering and assembling product financial information into a projected contribution statement.
• Support the FP&A team with financial statement close, reporting, and other financial support activities. This includes assisting with financial statement analysis and corrections (i.e. journal entries), maintaining dashboard and other key divisional reports, and aiding analysts in projection and budget cycles.
• Assist the FP&A team with product data administration. This includes gathering, auditing, and maintaining product data in the appropriate systems. This focuses on key product data fields critical to ensuring accurate results and reporting.
• Assist department director and managers with other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Live out Lifeway's mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.
• Bachelors degree in business administration with emphasis in finance or accounting
• Pursuing or completed CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
• 1-2 years experience providing financial/budgeting support.
• 1-2 years of data analysis and reporting experience
• 1-2 years experience in cost accounting
• Detail oriented and able to work through large amounts of data
• Objective mindset that is data driven, focused on facts
• Intermediate use of Microsoft tools such as Excel (i.e. pivot tables, XLookup, query tools, etc.)
• Intermediate use of Business Intelligence tools (i.e., PowerBI, MicroStrategy, Business Objects, etc.)
• Healthy financial acumen including proforma development, GAAP standards, accounting principles, financial metrics, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of being operational and strategic at the same time, keeping the macro view in mind while mining details
• Demonstrated ability to protect and utilize confidential information responsibly
• Strong problem solving, analytical and time management skills
• Actively attend an evangelical Christian church and serve/participate in church events or ministries