Financial Data Analyst
Talascend is currently seeking a Financial Data Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Plano, Texas.
Overview
This role involves analyzing financial data, generating reports, and providing insights to support business decision-making within a retail environment. The analyst will handle reconciliation, financial reporting, and data analysis responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze actual operating results and interpret data, presenting results to management
- Respond to budget-related requests for financial data
- Reconcile promotional claims and point-of-sale activity
- Research payment reconciliation issues arising from audits, exception reports, or remittance changes
- Generate reports to validate payments and resolve discrepancies and variances
- Reconcile carrier commissions against in-store reporting to ensure timely and accurate payment
- Handle finance and reporting duties, including financial data analytics
- Deliver reporting and analytics to key business stakeholders using appropriate data to create actionable spending plans
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of related experience
- Prior experience in retail operations preferred
- Must have accounting experience utilizing SAP R/3 software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
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.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
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.
