Financial Analyst

Under the general supervision of the Corporate Controller, the Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist plays a critical role in AOB's financial reporting and financial planning & analysis processes. This position will be responsible for managing the FP&A staff, overseeing the forecasting and corporate budgeting processes, conducting sales, inventory, expense, and ad hoc analyses, and handling both internal and external reporting. The successful candidate will possess excellent written, analytical, and communication skills, combined with meaningful experience in supply chain and finance reporting. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Analyze sales, cost of goods sold, inventory, and operating expenses. 

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and reporting processes. 

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of internal reporting and SEC financial statements. 

• Stay updated with changes in SEC regulations and implement necessary changes in reporting processes. 

• Coordinate with external auditors to address issues related to financial disclosures. 

• Manage internal controls over financial reporting to prevent inaccuracies and fraud. 

• Oversee the preparation of earnings releases, investor presentations, and other communications related to financial performance. 

• Develop financial models through benchmarking and market analysis to support strategic decision-making. 

• Compare anticipated and actual results and identify areas for improvement. 

• Provide leadership and analytical support in the development of strategic initiatives and company growth. 

• Conduct ad hoc analyses relating to ROI on projects for growth and cost reduction opportunities. 

• Collaborate with the accounting team on accounting processes and workflow overflow. 

• Work closely with the demand planning team to gather, analyze, report, and recommend actions related to customer demand, inventory availability, and item-level forecasting. 

• Integrate customer-provided POS data and forecasts into the company’s master forecast. 

• Analyze and report on gaps between top-down and bottom-up forecasts. 

• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings. 

• Lead the budgeting process, including setting timelines and ensuring data accuracy. 

• Track and enter non-recurring demand events such as promotions and closeouts. 

• Maintain a comprehensive record of the company’s promotional and discount activities. 

• Analyze and report on forecasting accuracy and take direct actions to improve forecasting performance. 

• Work and communicate closely with operations, sales, and marketing teams. 

• Promote a culture of safety, employee satisfaction, and continuous improvement. 

Competencies and Skills: 

• Must be a self-starter with a continual desire to improve both personal and company performance. 

• Strong skills in data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, and relationship building. 

• Advanced computer skills are required, especially in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite. 

• Experience with ERP and forecasting systems is highly desirable; must demonstrate a high level of capability and adaptability with various computer systems. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team, articulating suggestions, ideas, and financial results clearly. 

• Must be able to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously. 

This role will start part time- 10-15 hours a week and will become full time in 3-4 months

$8/hr

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