Description:
Vari® is looking for an energetic and solution-oriented Financial Analyst to add to its Finance team. This position is a full-time finance and analytics role focused on supporting all business functions, including, but not limited to, Revenue Operations, Sales Services, Marketing, Supply Chain Operations, Product, Technology, and People Resources.
This role is responsible for analysis and reporting of financial information to provide recommendations, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and effectively manage SG&A budgets across the business. Successful candidates will provide financial insight to business owners to better manage their costs with the goal of simplifying financial analysis and reporting to ensure that accurate and actionable information is delivered timely. The candidate must be motivated to deeply understand often complex business processes so that the analysis provided truly supports strategic and operational decision making. Candidates will have proven experience working with cross-functional teams but will be open to working autonomously as the Finance team continues to grow and expand.
This role will have responsibility for navigating various data systems, specifically SAP S/4 Hana, as well as Salesforce and Microsoft Power BI. The candidate will interface frequently with functional business partners and Senior Leadership, and therefore requires a consistent effort to deliver excellence, a highly collaborative approach, and the ability to communicate effectively to many different audiences.
WHO YOU ARE
You:
- Raise the Bar by taking the initiative to achieve results and make excellence your goal.
- Create Lifelong Fans by making customer experience your top priority.
- Are Authentic and say what you mean, share how you feel, and are your true self.
- Are a Team Player and foster a sense of community by recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of our team.
- Believe it’s Possible and look at challenges optimistically – seeing opportunities to bring solutions to the table.
- Embrace Change and recognize the industry and the company is evolving.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Partner with business teams to accurately report vendor commitments, prepaid balances, and expenses.
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Prepare summary level variance analysis accurately, explaining key drivers of spending changes as required by management including key financial metrics.
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Provide monthly expense performance and budget information to management.
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Update and maintain variable forecasting financial models with monthly actual results.
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Prepare trend and sensitivity analysis based on YTD actual results, previous historical information, or new projections to provide financial and cash flow forecasting.
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Partner with business leaders to develop an understanding of their spend by cost center and uncover better ways to manage their budgets.
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Assist in the creation of the month-end financial package (including full financial statements, OpEx analysis, Headcount analysis, etc.) that is delivered to senior leadership.
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Assist in the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) including Headcount Plan, Revenue Plan, Cost Center Budgeting, full P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Forecasting.
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Develop and maintain a long-term 5-year plan, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Needs.
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Prepare ad hoc reports and work on projects as needed.
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All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
HOW YOU’LL GET THERE
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BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, related field, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
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1-3 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or related field.
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Exceptional conceptual and analytical thinking skills.
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Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to deliver on mutually agreed upon timelines.
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Very strong experience with Microsoft Excel, particularly managing and building various forecast models, or other complex calculation models.
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Experience working with large, modeled datasets is required.
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Experience with SAP, or other best-in-class enterprise system, is desired.
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Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or other Business Intelligence tool.
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Strong understanding of a company’s financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
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High attention to detail.
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Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and adapt to changing priorities.
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Comfortable with interacting and collaborating with high-level stakeholders throughout the business, including the CFO or other C-suite members.
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Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues, both verbally and in writing.
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Desire to achieve excellent project outcomes, and exceed expectations in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
We started by developing the world’s leading sit-stand desk converter to help a coworker with back pain, but now we’re so much more than a desk. We are flexible workspace solutions made simple and installed fast.
From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, we provide everything high-growth businesses need to unlock the potential of their workforce. Today, we have over 3 million fans worldwide. We’ve shipped products to more than 120 countries, and our solutions are in 98% of Fortune 500 companies.
We promote a company culture that encourages diversity, creativity, innovation, and inclusion. Vari has become one of the most innovative, forward-thinking companies in the world. We’re growing quickly, so our company is fast-paced and exciting, but also friendly and supportive. Our employee benefits package includes medical, dental, and 401k, but also profit sharing, education reimbursement, and wellness perks, like an onsite gym.
We’re award winners:
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Work at a “Best Place to Work” – FORTUNE Magazine
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Grow with the “National Entrepreneur of the Year” – EY
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Be part of the “Fastest Growing Company in DFW” – SMU
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Learn from award-winning leadership – CEO of the Year (2021, DCEO), Most Admired CEO (Dallas Business Journal), CMO of the Year (American Marketing Association), Outstanding CFO – Large Private Company (DCEO)
We want you to be happier and healthier:
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Your own Active Workspace
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On-site gym with Peloton cycles and a spa-like locker room
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Group fitness classes – from bootcamps to yoga
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Meditation and chair massage pods
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Subsidized healthy food from Fresh Café
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Outstanding overall total rewards package
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Wellness program and insurance premium discounts
We value our employees:
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Community Team that cares
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Enhanced paternity / maternity programs
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401k and profit-sharing plan
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Paid personal time off
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Paid volunteer time off
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Team building events on and off site
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Mentoring and career development
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Gourmet coffee bar
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Education reimbursement
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Short-term and long-term disability premiums covered at 100% by Vari
**Vari provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.