Job Description: Provide finance support for the sales function through budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing and reporting processes and be responsible for oversight of internal controls and performance management improvement. Will provide, develop, interpret and implement financial concepts for financial planning and control. Perform financial analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, future requirements, and operating forecasts. Accountable for the coordination, compilation, and distribution of financial data. Prepares financial reports and conducts comprehensive analyses with written summaries to management. Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Experience Requirements: 5+ years of financial analysis or related experience that focused on forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, manage/manipulate data, financial reporting, and accounting work Work Environment: Work independently after training and can always ask questions. No micro managing. Just typical office rules of coming in on time and doing/working the duties and responsibilities. Ability to turn around work fast accurately. I trust that the employee will do the work without being watched. However, I do change my style dependent upon the employee specially if the deliverables are submitted late. Scope of the project: Provide finance support for the sales function through budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, manage/manipulate data, and reporting processes and be responsible for oversight of internal controls and performance management improvement. Top skills needed to succeed in this position: Broad application of financial analysis principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline through budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing and reporting processes. Ability to manage/manipulate a huge amount of data in a short period of time. Advanced proficiency in PC based word processing and spreadsheet applications, including advanced functions such as graphics, pivot tables, and database management. (As an FYI, if the person can automate or come up with a faster/better way of managing/manipulating data, I would highly encourage it.) Top daily responsibilities: Finance can be cyclical in that our work is based on deliverables from FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) or FP&P (Financial Planning and Performance) or PO SSO (Program Office Shared Services Organization) Accounting. Budgeting can start from May through December (not necessarily day in/day out just budgeting but the work depends upon the budget calendar). Forecasting, Month-End close activities, Variance Analysis/Explanations and Reporting are on a monthly basis. Top personality characteristics: Team player, ability to see the big picture, detail oriented, strong oral, written, and presentation skills, and proactive business partner with a track record for great customer service Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance related field.