Sr. Financial Analyst

Position:

Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Arrow Global Supply Chain Services (AGSCS Fee) is searching for a candidate that thrives in a fast paced, high pressure, ever changing environment.  The Financial Analyst will perform various functions, including carrying out financial planning and variance analysis, ROWC calculations, margin analysis, monthly forecasting, detailed program specific operational and financial processes development and coordination between various departments for effective roll out and implementation of new programs.

Major tasks, duties, and responsibilities for senior financial analyst job:

• Responsible for developing forward-looking forecasts and budgets
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of accurate monthly summary of expenses such as direct costs with concise action-oriented commentary and analysis to designated higher authority
• Responsible for various aspects of the month-end close process, including proposing corrections for accounting during month end close, accrual entries, etc.
• Prepare monthly reports on financials to be distributed to the business
• Provide insightful financial analysis, interpretations, predictions, support, tools and recommendations; and clearly communicate results and recommendations to ensure clarity and optimal decision making
• Undertake a monthly proactive review of costs; flag early any changes to be inputted into the forecast based on actual results
• Provide support/assistance in performing monthly analysis of revenue vs forecast, with details of under- or over-performance
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships across the business to understand the business and the primary drivers, goals, and the needs of partners and internal customers
• Develop and perform reporting of operating metrics that ensures financial performance, e.g. profitability of different programs or parts
• Performs related duties and ad hoc requests as required.
• Analyzes, verifies, and tracks monthly inventory turns analysis and warehouse metrics
• Weekly cash forecasting

Other requirements:

• Education: Applicants require a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Experience: require 5+ years of corporate financial or accounting experience
• Ability to present complex analysis with clarity, and must be able to work in a deadline driven environment
• Knowledge: must possess Strong financial acumen and analytics skills with a high degree of proficiency in data mining and forecasting model development. Require a strong understanding of accounting and financial processes related to the business; knowledge of US GAAP Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls; strong systems knowledge such as Oracle, ERP Systems, and Business Objects.; and a solid background and experience in P&L management
• Communication skills: Require excellent communication skills (written and oral) to support the preparation and presentation of written briefs and summaries for internal communication and coordination with various different departments
• Attention to detail: Also require a high level of attention to detail when preparing results and reports
• Organizational skills: Must possess the ability to multi-task and also coordinate peers towards common finance goals by setting priorities and working within deadlines
• Creative problem solving skills: Require the ability to think strategically, as well as tactically.

System requirements:

• Oracle - Hyperion - Advanced EXCEL  - GL Wand

Location:

SE-Kista, Sweden (Kronborgsgränd)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Category:

Accounting/Finance