Junior Financial Operations Analyst

Garan, Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Garan, Incorporated in New York is seeking a Junior Financial Operations Analyst to provide general accounting and financial analysis for the Operations and Divisional Control team. This role collaborates with sales, design, planning, sourcing, production, engineering, manufacturing, and corporate accounting.

Key responsibilities include assisting in sourcing meetings and price negotiations, reconciling product costing, maintaining financial matrices, and supporting senior management with

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain preferred.
• Entry-level to 3 years in operations, finance or accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with executives.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF).

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing meetings and price negotiations.
• Review, compile and reconcile product costing.
• Maintain financial matrices (raw material pricing, expenses, etc.).
• Assist senior management in pricing and strategic business decisions.
• Review invoices/expenses for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Report generation: sales/shipping forecasts, inventory analysis, production allocation.
• Assist with operational oversight and issue resolution between production teams and partners.
• Travel and expense audit and approval.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Team player

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

B.S. in Finance

Tools

Simparel

PLM

Job description

About This Opportunity

The Junior Financial Operations Analyst provides general accounting/financial analysis for the Operations and Divisional Control team. This position is cross-functional, working in tandem with sales, design, planning, sourcing, production, engineering, manufacturing, and corporate accounting teams.

The Junior Financial Operations Analyst provides general accounting/financial analysis for the Operations and Divisional Control team. This position is cross-functional, working in tandem with sales, design, planning, sourcing, production, engineering, manufacturing, and corporate accounting teams.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assist in sourcing meetings and price negotiations
• Review, compile and reconcile product costing
• Maintain financial matrices (raw material pricing, purchasing records, expenses, etc.)
• Assist senior management in making accurate pricing and strategic business decisions
• Review invoices/expenses for accuracy and investigate any discrepancies
• Report generation, including but not limited to, sales/shipping forecasts, inventory analysis, production allocation
• Assist with operational oversight and issue resolution between production teams and manufacturing partners
• Travel and expense audit and approval

Qualifications:

• Entry-level to 3 years in operations, finance, and/or accounting
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills (including contact with Executive and Senior Leadership as well as supply chain partners)
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Strategic and proactive thinker
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills a must
• Must be a team player, but also have the ability to operate independently
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, etc.)
• Simparel and/or PLM system knowledge a plus
• 4-year college degree required (Finance, accounting, and/or supply chain management preferred)
• Ability to protect confidential/proprietary information

Rate: $70,000 - $80,000