Senior Financial Analyst

As innovators of premium baby gear with a timeless style, Nuna is a Global Brand, growing exponentially in the U.S. Market.<br />Our corporate office is in scenic Berks County, PA, while our Distribution Center and West Coast offices are in Vancouver, WA, and Solana Beach, CA.<br />Nuna's consistency and attention to detail in producing high-quality products for families are mirrored within the Vancouver work environment as evidenced by the inviting entryway of herringbone floors, moss sign, and brilliant lighting. Gym facilities and a breakroom featuring a full kitchen and fireplace serve to enhance the workday. Our health and welfare benefits, like our baby gear products, are superior, boasting a $0 Copay / $0 Deductible Medical &amp; Prescription Plan Design and a 401(k) with a 6% Employer Match.<br />We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in our Vancouver, Washington offices.<br />The the Senior Financial Analyst will join a team leading the forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the companies’ growth and profitability.<br />ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES monthly P&amp;L forecasting and long-range financial planning processes.<br />end-of-the-end financial processes of the Corporate expense management team, including (but not limited to) planning, forecasting, variance analytics and allocations.<br />clearly articulate various forecasting assumptions.<br />Develop and maintenance deliverables<br />complex financial models to support decision-making across the organizations.<br />secondary analysis of P&amp;L accounts at the Cost Center (departmental) level.<br />expertise in all P&amp;L expense account activities. This includes understanding normal activity, timing of activity, and expectations of activity within each account.<br />Gross margin data of product sales and develop methodology for tracking and identifying fluctuations in customer-specific and total Company Gross Profit percentage.<br />Track real-time activity, on an intra-month basis, to recognize instances of transactions that are materially outside of expectations. Communicate with stakeholders on deviations.<br />Work closely with department heads to understand updates and changes to their specific budgetary activities.<br />Partner with key stakeholders by providing valuable insight into their monthly financial results, including projected results for the fiscal year. Convey and articulate financial impact of decisions.<br />Regularly provide guidance to senior leadership on expense trends, any changes in expectations, and the impact on total Company P&amp;L forecasts.<br />Participate in a variety of special projects as requested.<br />This position description is intended to provide a summary of the major duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all work requirements. Other duties may be assigned.<br />REQUIREMENTS &amp; QUALIFICATIONS Experience, Knowledge &amp; Education Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive financial analysis experience focused on providing budget, forecast, and analysis support in a corporate environment.<br />Proven track record of driving process improvements.<br />Solid understanding of financial management principles.<br />Fundamental knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).<br />Experience working with a multi-brand, multi-national organization highly preferred.<br />Industry experience in consumer products, preferably within a manufacturing environment a plus.<br />4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.<br />Highly inquisitive, possessing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.<br />Acute business and financial acumen with strong quantitative analytical skills.<br />Strong devotion to internal stakeholders with a proactive style; fostering and maintaining positive, productive and trusting relationships.<br />The ability to remain poised under pressure or opposition.<br />Strong communication skills: able to convey a message that is clear and concise linking business issues, financial results and strategy.<br />Possess exceptional work ethics and superior cultural competency skills.<br />Impeccable time management, planning and project management skills including prioritizing, schedule and adapting as needed.<br />analyzing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and extract meaningful insights to support strategic and operational decisions.<br />systematically assessing tasks, responsibilities, and goals, and allocating resources effectively to focus efforts on activities that contribute most significantly to achieving desired outcomes.<br />continuously identifying inefficiencies, implementing enhancements, and driving ongoing improvements in financial processes to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.<br />Technology Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite<br />Intermediary Excel skills to include: Pivot Tables, V Lookup, Formulas &amp; Filters.<br />Possess high proficiency in trend analysis techniques.<br />Working knowledge of large ERP systems, SAP preferred.<br />Other The ability to work extended hours as business needs warrant, may on occasion include nights and weekends<br />Domestic travel as business requires.<br />Washington State Pay Transparency Act: The salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $104,000 Target compensation range and subsequent actual salary is/will be determined by a number of factors including but not limited to specific skills, competencies, years of experience, geographic location and education as aligned to the job description.<br />Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr