Position Overview: \n The Senior Financial Analyst at Stella-Jones provides a wide array of strategic and operational financial analysis to our expanding organization. Supporting the Utility Pole and US Lumber divisions, the Senior Financial Analyst will own the forecasting and budgeting process, working closely with senior management teams and others who drive the business. This position requires collaborating with leaders throughout the organization to support strategic planning initiatives and drive informed, positive decision-making. \n
\n This specific Senior-level position is open due to an internal promotion and will be based at our regional office and manufacturing complex in Tacoma, Washington. After a period of training and integration to the team is complete, the role will have a hybrid (in-office/remote) schedule. \n
\n Principal Responsibilities: \n
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Prepare, consolidate, and present the division level Monthly Financial Package
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Participate in the Monthly Management Review meeting with the Senior Management team
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Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the division
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Develop what-if pro forma framework for critical business levers e.g. inventory management, customer contracts and cash flow
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Responsible for extracting and manipulating large volumes of data from multiple accounting systems to compile and present accurate, value-added analysis
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Conduct comprehensive variance, trend, and cost analyses, develop advanced financial models, and prepare detailed narratives and reports to support management decision-making
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Drive simplification and standardization of financial reporting and processes
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Consult and coordinate with IT to design, develop and improve automated financial systems
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Work collaboratively with all business leaders to understand their data needs
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Lead/participate in strategic and tactical planning discussions
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Performs other related duties as assigned
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\n Qualifications: \n
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely-related field required; Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Accounting or Finance) preferred
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Five or more years of overall work experience in Accounting and/or Finance roles required; Eight or more years preferred
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Two or more years in a Financial Analyst role (including significant budgeting and forecasting) required
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Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required
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Experience with complex ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools(e.g., Power BI, Tableau) highly preferred
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Financial Analyst or Accounting experience with a manufacturing/industrial products company preferred
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Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, or CMA) a plus
