E2open is the connected supply chain platform that enables the world's largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. We connect more than 400,000 partners as one multi-enterprise network. Powered by the network, data, and applications, our SaaS platform anticipates disruptions and opportunities to help companies improve efficiency, reduce waste, and operate sustainably. Our employees around the world are focused on delivering enduring value for our clients.
Financial Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Finance
BUSINESS UNIT: Corporate
REPORTS TO: Director, Finance
DIRECT REPORTS: No
POSITION OVERVIEW
Financial Analyst will work with a broad Global cross-functional group to drive improved decisions and exceptional results through financial insights and thoughtful analysis. Partners with BU Leads to drive tangible value for e2Open and its customers through timely and proactive financial and operational analysis to facilitate sound business decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform weekly financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
- Partner with key business stakeholders to develop plans that drive growth and results
- Analyze financial data - and create financial models for decision support
- Report on financial performance and prepare for regular Department owner's reviews
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Manage the OpEx budget (HC and variable expenses) for business operations.
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
- Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
- Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
- Prepare company's annual operating plan and forecast for assigned functional areas
- Research and resolve Department inquiries for assigned functional areas
- ADVANCED proficiency in Excel (able to summarize data by making it meaningful for a broad audience)
- Proficient communication skills required used to summarize conclusions form data extraction to be reviewed by a wide audience
- Sufficient time management capabilities required to meet turnaround requirements for ad hoc and standardized reporting requests
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a college or university in a business related field (Finance or Accounting preferred) plus a minimum of 1-3 years related experience, Corporate FP&A
- Requires strong knowledge of financial terms, concepts and accounting principles
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles.
- Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team
- Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel - Chart, Excel Dashboard, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired such as Microsoft D365, Oracle (NetSuite) Adaptive Insights, Salesforce and, Adaptive Works
- Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, strong work ethic and adaptable.
- Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal customers. Ability to effectively present information in written and verbal effectively with partners ranging from staff level to company executives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General office environment and responsibilities requiring:
- Extensive use of the computer which involves viewing a monitor and keyboarding for most of the workday
- Placing and receiving phone calls
- Occasionally moving and lifting objects up to 20 pounds
E2open is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
E2open participates in the E-verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
E2open does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates or preferred vendors. We will not consider unsolicited referrals.
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What We Do
At E2open, we’re creating a more connected, intelligent supply chain. It starts with sensing and responding to real-time demand, supply and delivery constraints. Bringing together data from customers, distribution channels, suppliers, contract manufacturers and logistics partners, our collaborative and agile supply chain platform enables companies to use data in real-time, with artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive smarter decisions. All this complex information is delivered in a single view that encompasses your demand, supply and logistics ecosystems. E2open is changing everything. Demand. Supply. Delivered.
