Senior Corporate Financial Analyst

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

POSITION SUMMARY

A key member of the Corporate finance team who provides financial analytical support by collecting, compiling and assisting in the preparation of various reports for corporate budgeting, SG&A spend management, planning tool deployment, accounting and profitability analyses. This role is accountable for thorough understanding of financial information and prioritizing actions to driving financial improvements.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand material costs, labor costs, overheads, inventory, and A/R status

• Understand expected vs actual results of improvement actions

• Understand reasons for P&L or ROIC changes

• Monitor A/R balances and ensure past due balances are quickly addressed

• 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

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) taking into account company's goals and financial standing

• 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 unique aspects of the business

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education / Experience

• 2-5 years' experience working as a financial analyst or equivalent role

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; CMA/MBA preferred

• Extensive experience in sophisticated Excel modeling

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required

• Effective organization and prioritization skills

• Demonstrate high attention to detail

• Ability to work with diverse groups

• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.

• Strong customer service and client focus

• Demonstrated Financial acumen

• Knowledge of working in manufacturing environment

• Proven working experience as a finance analyst

• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications

• Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages

• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills

• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis

• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments

• Attention to detail and the ability to identify data patterns

• Awareness of industry changes and updates

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Define primary location, type of environment for the position

Education: BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; CMA/MBA preferred

Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.