Sr. Financial Analyst

Company: The Apparel Group
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

The Senior Finance & Data Analyst will play a key role in the financial reporting, planning, forecasting and business analytics for The Apparel Group. This position will be responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely budgets and forecasts, as well as provide variance analysis, supply chain & logistics performance measurement and comparative analysis. This role will also help bridge the gap between finance and technology, ensuring the accuracy of information derived from our financial systems, and identifying process improvement opportunities within Finance/Accounting. Success in this role will require effective communication skills, innovative thinking, and a passion for delivering results. The Senior Analyst will support the Finance/Accounting team in the continued development of a robust control environment and deliver accurate, timely and high-quality financial information. The candidate will be responsible for in-depth knowledge of the companys financial system; extracting and analyzing data from the system in support of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and period end close activities. This role will be based in Lewisville, TX. Major Responsibilities:

• Work to ensure the accuracy of financial data used for financial reporting
• Own reporting of key financial data used for operational decision-making
• Provide general financial data support to other key stakeholders within the finance team
• Strengthen and help implement an analytics environment, and ensure financial dashboards are updated in a timely, accurate, and appropriate manner
• Provide exceptional level of support during month-end close, forecast, and plan cycles, and ad-hoc reporting
• Resolve and analyze the full impact of system issues
• Create and maintain procedural documentation and assist in ensuring the integrity of data through the companys financial systems (i.e. Lawson M3)
• Provide working capital analysis and help drive operational efficiencies through the development, analysis and insight into key productivity and efficiency measures
• Participate in software upgrades, design, implementation, functional testing, and data validation to ensure quality solutions
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems
  • 3+ years of experience within Finance and/or Financial Systems
  • Strong knowledge of accounting concepts, financial planning, and reporting
  • Proficiency in SQL with 2+ years of experience working with large data sets
  • 2+ years of experience with analytic and reporting toolsets (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Quick learner and self-starter with strong problem-solving and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to allow for mutual understanding of business needs and development of cooperative solutions
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments, and adapt quickly to change
  • Advanced skill with Microsoft Office software *** WE ARE NOT SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM ANY STAFFING AGENCIES. ALL RECRUITMENT FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN-HOUSE***

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