Job Description

The Financial Analyst position is responsible for providing accurate and data based analysis and information on the company’s financial and operational results. The role will research and analyze financial information to help the company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements. The Financial Analyst will help provide supporting analysis for a team of Finance Business Partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to Department Finance Business Partners and Business Unit Sr. Finance Managers based on sound analysis
• Support process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact Finance, as well as other departments and Business Units
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
• Other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

In addition to the job-specific responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support and model Vetsource’s Core Value Principles:  Do the right thing every time; Treat others the way they want to be treated; Embrace Change; Be innovative; Get it done; Enjoy the Work!  Employees will be held accountable for knowledge and effective application of these principles.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a genuine passion for providing excellent work
• Be innovative and embrace change
• Exhibit a willingness to consistently take on new challenges
• Must be able to make sound judgement decisions and know when to ask their manager for assistance
• Support process improvement projects with the team based on sound data analysis
• Ability to communicate and partner with other departments in order to identify and assist in the development of enhanced processes and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently
• Excellent writing skills with great attention to detail
• Self- motivated with a strong desire to learn new products and technologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to receive constructive criticism in a professional manner
• Excellent computer skills are required; experience using email, instant message, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, as well as the ability to learn how to navigate unfamiliar systems or programs quickly. 
• Ability to use multiple computer programs at once
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry in a fast-paced environment

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalent job related experience
• 2-4 years related work experience
• Intermediate to expert Excel skills
• Experience in Oracle Planning or other financial software systems preferred
• Experience working in BI software preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work sitting at a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to work on repetitive tasks and maintain focus
• Environment where dogs may be present (office areas only)
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Huge company vision and rapid growth opportunities, and teams made of smart, ambitious, and fun colleagues
• Competitive salary and full benefit packages including PTO, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401K

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.