Wilsonart
Win at Wilsonart
At Wilsonart, we don't just make surfaceswe build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You'll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You'll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you'll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.
Here, you'll win with:
Support that keeps you well
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursementfor you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance
We're looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and analytically driven Sr Financial Analyst to support our sales and distribution organization through comprehensive financial analysis, reporting, and planning. This role will focus on providing revenue and margin reporting and analysis with direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and providing insightful recommendations to drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of financial concepts applicable to manufacturing and distribution operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Collaborate with sales and distribution teams to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and support business decision making. Conduct in-depth analysis to find root cause, identify trends, perform predictive analytics, and prepare accurate reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Budget Management: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Monitor actual performance versus budget and forecast scenarios and provide regular updates to business partners.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, business valuation, and investment decision-making. Perform sensitivity analysis and assess the impact of different financial variables on the organization's financial performance.
• Sales Operations: Monitor and support various commercial programs and sales initiatives. Monitor sales pipeline and incoming order rates, market dynamics and the impacts on financial performance. Support the sales compensation and incentive programs via goal setting and tracking actual results to goals. Provide analytical support for pricing and profitability of large commercial deals.
• Variance Analysis: Analyze actual financial results against budgeted and forecasted figures. Investigate and explain significant variances, highlighting key drivers and trends. Collaborate with business partners to develop action plans to address any deviations from financial targets.
• Management Reporting: Prepare financial reports, including key performance indicators (KPI's) and performance metrics, for presentation to senior management and department heads. Provide insightful commentary on financial results, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Financial Insights and Recommendations: Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate investment proposals, cost optimization initiatives, and other business opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvements within the FP&A function and drive initiatives to streamline reporting, enhance data accuracy, and increase efficiency. Actively participate in system implementations and upgrades to ensure the availability of reliable financial information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial concepts including cost, margin, pricing, and forecasting.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in complex financial analysis and data interpretation. Drive to dig deep into complexities, resolve inconsistencies, and synthesize data to actionable insight.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills, experience with financial planning software such as Hyperion HFM, Oracle, INFOR, Tableau preferred. SQL experience is a plus
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Business Partnership: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver results.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, meets deadlines, handles multiple projects.
• Project management: ability to apply sound business judgment, research and analytical skills
Minimum Requirements
Education
• Bachelor's degree Required in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Experience
• 3-5 years of related experience in finance/accounting and reporting experience
Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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