Title: Financial Analyst

Duration: 6+ Months contract (Possible Extensions)

Location: Omaha, NE - Onsite

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose
of Position With limited supervision, the financial analyst is responsible for
compiling and preparing financial reports (monthly forecasts, quarterly current
estimates, and ten-year plan); providing meaningful and concise variance
analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods;
and is the liaison to Operations’ region management and budget coordinators.

Provides
Support to Operations management and staff Pricing and Storage staff Finance
and accounting management and staff.

Primary Job Duties and
Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

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  Liaison with various region
  and department management and staff and finance and accounting staff.
• 
  Compile and prepare financial
  reports:
  reporting cycles include
  monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates and developing a ten-year
  financial plan each year.
• 
  Liaison with field
  administrative analysts for analysis as needed.
• 
  Provide meaningful and
  concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans,
  forecasts and prior periods.
• 
  Perform special projects and
  analysis as required.
• 
  Provide technical input to
  assist in development of project planning.
• 
  Develop profit and loss
  statements, cash flow statements, manage accounts receivable for
  independent profit centers and develop recommendations for cash flow and
  profit improvements.
• 
  Perform any additional
  responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Performance Expectations
(Key Success Factors)

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  Perform responsibilities as
  directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• 
  Provide accurate input into
  the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets.
• 
  Establish and maintain
  effective work relationships within the department and the Company.
• 
  Maintain the professional
  competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete
  responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal
  responsibility for professional development and training.
• 
  Maintain sensitive and
  confidential information regarding Company information. Attend work on a
  regular basis and support the Company’s employee policies and procedures,
  including workplace safety rules.

Requirements

Position Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in
  accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or
  equivalent work experience.
• 
  Two or more years’ experience
  in financial accounting, financial planning, finance, public accounting,
  or other related experience.
• 
  Good understanding of
  accounting financial statements to facilitate modeling. Excellent Excel
  skills needed for financial modeling.
• 
  Working knowledge of Access,
  Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint.
  Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints.
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  Ability to ascertain how
  transaction affects all areas of financial statements.
  Ability to function well under pressure.
• 
  Excellent communication
  skills (oral and written) including the ability to interact well with all
  levels of management and team members.
• 
  Periodic overtime will be
  required, especially during the planning process, current estimate or
  during other critical times.
• 
  Effective analytical and
  problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
  and projects concurrently.
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  Employees must be able to
  perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an
  accommodation.