Financial Analyst

Pace

  • Roseville, MN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
About UsPacePace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, Pace advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others.
Job DescriptionFinancial AnalystHybrid - Minnesota locationSUMMARY:Responsible for running and creating financial and operational reports, providing financial and operational analysis & consultation, pricing analysis guidance, commission strategy and calculation, and coordinating the budget process with the goal of advancing and growing financial profitability, analyses, and efficiencies.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Creates, modifies, and produces monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Sales, Operations, Procurement, Collections, and the executive team.
  • Creates budget templates and assists with the budgeting process for all locations.
  • Manages sales reporting and commissions, including updating commission plans and reviewing potential improvements to systems and processes.
  • Develops ad-hoc analysis, reports, and projects for Operations, Sales, Accounting, and other internal customers.
  • Coordinates and maintains the corporation's financial reporting software.
  • Analyzes and compares pricing by division, market, industry, and customer; provides guidance to account executives & project managers.
  • Develops, recommends and implements processes, procedures, reporting, and systems improvements.
  • Performs pricing analyses, including modeling the impact of price, volume, and mix shifts.
  • Conducts a variety of technical, operational and analytical studies; conducts independent research; evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations; prepares technical, statistical and narrative reports.
  • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  • Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in finance, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of professional financial analysis experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Required Knowledge and SkillsRequired Knowledge:
  • Principles and practices of financial analysis.
  • Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
  • Computer applications related to the work.
  • Financial record keeping and accounting practices and techniques.
  • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, in person and over the telephone.
  • Principles of organizational research.
  • Data sampling and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Principles of general and fund accounting.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
  • Compiling and reviewing financial and operational data for completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
  • Preparing accurate financial, operational and operational analyses.
  • Interpreting, explaining and applying principles and practices of budgeting, cost/revenue projection, revenue control, and contract administration.
  • Assisting staff in developing goals, objectives, performance measures and procedures.
  • Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
  • Maintaining accurate financial, budgetary and cost control records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
  • Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
  • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
Additional InformationBenefits80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.Equal Opportunity EmployerPace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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