Strategic Financial Analyst: Forecasts & Budgets

Wesco; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support forward-looking financial projects, forecasts, and analyses for the assigned area. You will prepare reports and present findings to management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of financial analysis experience, and solid knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal controls. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of financial analysis experience.
• GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Strong overall business skills and common-sense approach to issues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex analytical data into easily understandable format.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Large information and accounting systems.
• Report writing experience is 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 commission 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

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Wesco in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support forward-looking financial projects, forecasts, and analyses for the assigned area. You will prepare reports and present findings to management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of financial analysis experience, and solid knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal controls. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication are essential.