Senior Financial Analyst

Lakeside Book Company; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Incentive Bonus

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Owensville, MO is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with leaders across the organization, developing financial analyses to support planning, forecasting, modeling, internal controls and business decisions. You will translate financial information into actionable insights that drive operational efficiency, cost management and continuous improvement.

You will prepare statements, perform complex analyses, own budgeting and forecasting, and build models and tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in accounting/finance in manufacturing with cost accounting and reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex financial issues and propose solutions.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to partner with leaders and communicate insights clearly to varied audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP and reporting systems experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports and other information.
• Perform complex financial analysis of operating results and business plans.
• Own parts of annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain forecasts; evaluate performance and adjust as needed.
• Create financial models and tools to evaluate performance, costs, and working capital.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Pay: $62,000-$103,000 depending upon experience

Location: 1005 Commercial Drive, Owensville, MO

Benefits: Competitive benefits including 401k match and Incentive Bonus

How you will make an impact:

You will develop and interpret financial analyses to support financial Planning, forecasting, modeling, internal controls and business decision-making. This role serves as a financial business partner to leaders and cross-functional teams, translating financial information into actionable insights that support operational efficiency, cost management, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports and other financial information
• Perform complex financial analysis of operating results and business plans
• Own assigned components of the annual budgeting and forecasting Processes
• Develop and maintain accurate sales, expenses and other financial forecasts; evaluate forecast performance, identify changes in business conditions and recommend adjustments.
• Develop financial models analyses and reporting tools to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, cost drivers, productivity, working capital.

What you bring to the position:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable experience.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment including cost accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex financial issues, identify root causes, determine appropriate analytical approaches, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis and financial reporting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leaders and cross-functional teams and communicate financial information and recommendations clearly to varied audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant financial analysis tools; proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable business insights.

Lakeside Book Company - What Makes Us Special:

Our focus on Safety, Stewardship, Inclusivity, and Environmental Sustainability give so many of our employees' pride in the work we do within the communities we inhabit. Employees are celebrated throughout the year with Inspire Awards, Milestone Anniversary Celebrations and many other recognition celebrations.