Financial Analyst
Talascend is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Santa Ana, California.
Overview
The Financial Analyst will assist with monthly forecasting and closing processes as well as financial reporting directly to management. This role will support financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, closing, ad hoc accounting, and various relevant duties.
Responsibilities
- Conduct business forecasts, including comprehensive forecasts of overhead expenses as well as of business environmental changes to provide better financial visibility to management.
- Prepare and perform month-end closing from a managerial standpoint, using SAP Controlling (CO) module while closely monitoring expenses/cost allocation of various profit segments/cost centers.
- Prepare internal monthly Managerial Reports to provide financial and operational insights for performance monitoring, improved decision-making, and strategic planning.
- By reviewing monthly/quarterly/yearly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and other financial reports, conduct actual vs. target gap analysis in order to track sales and cost fluctuations.
- Investigate irregular financial trends by linking financial information with business results, performing variance analyses, and maintaining close communication with relevant business teams/divisions to identify the root cause.
- During monthly forecast process, review and analyze Sales data (price change, quantity change, etc.) to understand the business impact for communication with CFO/controller and HQ GBM counterparts.
- Submit purchase orders for monthly expenses and maintain communication with vendors.
- Establish and document business procedures for workflow efficiency.
- Miscellaneous relevant duties not listed, as needed.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or a related field from a four-year college or university.
- 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Requirements
- Must be bilingual in Korean and English.
- Proficient in Excel required.
- Data manipulation and analysis skill required.
- Have accounting experience utilizing SAP Software (Preferred)
- Ability to apply mathematical principles as needed.
- Ability to analyze business trends and communicate information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently and manage time to meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
Shift
Fully onsite
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.