Hybrid Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Analytics

Anixter International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or incentive plan

Benefits package

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Financial Analyst to prepare forecasts and analyses for the assigned business unit. You will support the annual budget, track variances, and provide insights to management on financial performance and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with finance and sales leaders, ensure SOX/GAAP compliance, and help standardize processes across units while leveraging advanced Excel and accounting systems to drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2 years of financial analysis experience
• GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex analytical data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Large information and accounting systems
• Report writing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for assigned business unit management team.
• Respond 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 commissions documents and track results.
• Identifies issues and suggests courses of action, makes recommendations for improving operations, and resource allocation.
• Works closely with other corporate and business unit 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

GAAP

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Job description

Wesco International, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Financial Analyst to prepare forecasts and analyses for the assigned business unit. You will support the annual budget, track variances, and provide insights to management on financial performance and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with finance and sales leaders, ensure SOX/GAAP compliance, and help standardize processes across units while leveraging advanced Excel and accounting systems to drive operational improvements.