• Gather and organize project financial data from all relevant finance departments and systems or record
• Compile and analyze project financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management’s attention
• Prepare project financial reports with reliable conclusions that management can use to implement more effective project execution adjustments
• Assist project managers with day-to-day financial accounting activities related to purchase orders, requisitions, accruals, and contract closeout activities.
• Provide fiscal period (monthly) reports for senior management

Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years experience working in, or in coordination with finance and / or accounting groups
• Experience working with several financial management systems ( Oracle Hyperion HFM, Hyperion Planning, SAP)
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies as it applies to project finances
• Experience in reviewing and communicating the financial performance of projects
• Excellent communication; both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business preferred
• Proven track record of working with large groups or teams to implement changes resulting from project financial analysis
• Certificates as a CPA and / or Project Management Professional desired, but not required
• Demonstrated ability to work with IT project managers, program managers, and director-level IT leaders, as well as business partners participating in project execution
• Experience with at least one company that does regular mergers and acquisitions activity.

Financial Analyst / Category Analyst Austin Texas

The Role : Category Analyst

Location : Austin, TX

The Company

Hirebetter's client is an American chain of convenience stores and gas stations located in the Central, North, South, and Southeast regions of Texas and Robertsdale, Alabama.

The Role

The Category Analyst is an integral member of the Marketing and Merchandising Category team and is responsible for conducting strategic advanced data analytics and visualization along with the creation / maintenance of business reporting.

This position will support a variety of projects within the Category Management team.

Responsibilities

• Using all available resources to analyze and interpret consumer and sales insights to identify consumer trends and identify potential marketing opportunities for the customers and stores
• Research and analyze data and other category-related information to identify trends, category performance, competitive threats, opportunities, , to support business decisions
• Use data sources to develop regular and ad hoc reports to include out of stock, opportunity gap, SKU rationalization, plan-o-gram analysis, promotion analysis, item tracking, pricing studies, financial performance, sales and movement
• Provide internal business management with accurate and pertinent information that enhances and guides effective decision making
• Consult with internal business teams to provide analysis and insights designed to support key business decisions
• Project management, which will include developing project plans, processes, and timelines
• Leverage analytical insights to develop actionable items for improvement
• Conduct field analysis to make recommendations for improvement
• Design, manage, and run customized reports for category managers, directors, and executives
• Liaison with IT to ensure necessary data requirements and increase knowledge base of how data flows, where it is stored, and how to access it in the enterprise system
• Determine market needs and / or gaps and assist in creating a strategy to capture new growth in the assigned areas
• Perform other duties as required and / or assigned
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Attendance / Schedule
• Able to work a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the business; the typical workweek will be Monday through Friday, starting as early as 8 a.

m. During new store openings, those hours may be extended beyond the normal workday and may, on limited occasions, require weekend work

Some travel required, including overnights

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, or related MBA is recommended but not required
• 2+ years of data analyst experience, including specific experience working with large scale data and customer segmentation analysis
• Strong analytic skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in Data Visualization products such as Tableau, MicroStrategy, or Spotfire
• Solution based analytics and report development
• Methods for effectively planning project scope, creating processes and timelines accordingly
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and interpret data
• Effective presentation of findings, insights and strategic recommendations

To Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the HireBetter website at jobs.hirebetter.com . Qualified applicants will be responded to as quickly as possible.

Please note : Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Description

Position at Wilsonart

Company Overview

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.

4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500.

Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under the Wilsonart®, Resopal®, Polyrey®, Arborite®, Laminart®, Bushboard™, Mermaid™, Shore®, Ralph Wilson®, KML®, NewLeaf®, Wetwall®, Durcon® and Technistone® brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options.

Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in North America, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

Positioned for Future Growth

An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion.

We have a strong company culture and extremely talented employee base as well as a dedicated and invested core Executive Leadership Team.

Our History

For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders' promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service.

In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc.

NYSE : ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake.

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses.

The Firm’s partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises.

Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion.

The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit http : / / www.cdr- inc.com / .

Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE : ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products.

It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries.

Our Mission and Values

Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care.

Wilsonart is driven by providing beautiful, hard-working, on-trend and high performing engineered surfaces for whatever you need to cover.

For decades, our companies worldwide have given designers and builders the right tools for the job, no matter how specialized.

Today, we bring you a portfolio of solutions, both decorative and functional, that spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, office and institutional applications.

Service You Can Count On.

Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it. From a North American fleet of trucks, to strategically located distribution centers around the world, we can service the globe with our expanding range of products and services.

People Who Care.

Over 4,500 people strong, Wilsonart is made up of dedicated people who care about doing the right thing, every day. Whether it’s making a flawless sheet of high pressure laminate, volunteering at a community house raising or sourcing sustainable materials, Wilsonart people care deeply about what they do, who they do it for, and how they do it.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our manufacturing company's finance team. In this role, you will primarily focus on providing financial and operational reporting and analysis related to Wilsonart’s US Operations.

This role will have direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and providing insightful recommendations to drive strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of financial concepts and manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis : Collaborate with various corporate departments to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and support business decision making.

Conduct in-depth analysis to find root cause, identify trends, perform predictive analytics, and prepare accurate reports to facilitate informed decision-making.

Budget Management : Monitor actual versus budgeted performance and provide regular updates to business partners. Assist in the development of cost control measures and strategies to achieve financial targets.

Proactive engagement to promote best-in-class business decisions.

Financial Modeling : Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario analysis, business valuation, and investment decision-making.

Perform sensitivity analysis and assess the impact of different financial variables on the organization's financial performance.

Variance Analysis : Analyze actual financial results against budgeted and forecasted figures. Investigate and explain significant variances, highlighting key drivers and trends.

Collaborate with business partners to develop action plans to address any deviations from financial targets.

Management Reporting : Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including key performance indicators (KPI’s) and performance metrics, for presentation to senior management and department heads.

Provide insightful commentary on financial results, highlighting risks and opportunities. Support requests from Private Equity firm, Leadership team, and other Cross Functional teams.

Financial Insights and Recommendations : Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate investment proposals, cost optimization initiatives, and other business opportunities.

Continuous Improvement : Identify process improvements within the FP&A function and drive initiatives to streamline reporting, enhance data accuracy, and increase efficiency.

Actively participate in system implementations and upgrades to ensure the availability of reliable financial information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Financial Acumen : Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.
• Analytical Skills : Proficient in complex financial analysis and data interpretation. Drive to dig deep into complexities, resolve inconsistencies, and synthesize data to actionable insight.
• Technology Proficiency : Advanced Excel skills, experience with financial planning software such as Hyperion HFM, Oracle, INFOR, Tableau preferred.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Business Partnership : Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver results.
• Adaptability : Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, meets deadlines, handles multiple projects.
• Project management : ability to apply sound business judgment, research and analytical skills

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor Degree Required in Finance, Accounting Economics or a similar discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience;

1yr experience may substitute for 1yr of degree.

Experience

• 3+ years of related experience in finance / accounting and reporting experience

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working for a Global Technology Leader?

At Aviat Networks we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes.

If you’re results oriented, customer centric, and an innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career.

We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change and know how to have fun! Come join us as we bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services.

Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

We currently have an immediate need for an Financial Analyst

Preferred Location : Homeoffice, US

Responsibilities

• Participates in global budgeting, monthly forecasting and annual operating planning for assigned areas of the organization.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, year-end reporting requirements.
• Drive efficiencies in management reporting processes utilizing lean principles, automated reporting and dashboards.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources to provide strategic insights, identify trends and identify risks and opportunities in the business.
• Partner with business leaders across multiple functions to research and resolve issues using innovative solutions.
• Develop business case studies and financial modeling for different aspects of the business or projects.
• Ability to work virtually in a team-based collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field desired; Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or other finance support function preferred
• Working knowledge of business operations and processes to support process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Oracle and similar large ERP systems
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint; prior experience with PowerBI or other dashboarding tools a plus.
• Ability to learn the business model to provide insights to business leadership.
• Prior experience supporting the Sales organization and / or Operations a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with presentation skills.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multitask.

We encourage you to read our Candidate Privacy Notice. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To do this you can email us at [email protected]

Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

Aviat Networks offers a competitive benefits package.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working for a Global Technology Leader?

At Aviat Networks we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes.

If you’re results oriented, customer centric, and an innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career.

We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change and know how to have fun! Come join us as we bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services.

Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

We currently have an immediate need for an Financial Analyst

Preferred Location : Homeoffice, US

Responsibilities

• Participates in global budgeting, monthly forecasting and annual operating planning for assigned areas of the organization.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, year-end reporting requirements.
• Drive efficiencies in management reporting processes utilizing lean principles, automated reporting and dashboards.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources to provide strategic insights, identify trends and identify risks and opportunities in the business.
• Partner with business leaders across multiple functions to research and resolve issues using innovative solutions.
• Develop business case studies and financial modeling for different aspects of the business or projects.
• Ability to work virtually in a team-based collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field desired; Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or other finance support function preferred
• Working knowledge of business operations and processes to support process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Oracle and similar large ERP systems
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint; prior experience with PowerBI or other dashboarding tools a plus.
• Ability to learn the business model to provide insights to business leadership.
• Prior experience supporting the Sales organization and / or Operations a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with presentation skills.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multitask.

We encourage you to read our Candidate Privacy Notice. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To do this you can email us at

Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

Aviat Networks offers a competitive benefits package. Apply NOW to learn more!

For positions in California, Colorado, or New York City you may contact us at for the salary range for this position (include the exact Job Title as it reads above).