Sr. Financial Analyst

<strong>At Behr Paint, we strive to have all employees bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day. We are a tight-knit family of fun, friendly, integrity focused individuals who work together in exciting and challenging ways to build and maintain our award-winning, industry-leading products and services, and to positively impact our customers and the communities in which we live and work.</strong>

Santa Ana, California

Behr Paint Company

<p><strong><em>Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR&reg;, KILZ&reg;, WHIZZ&reg; and E&amp;J&reg; brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value.&nbsp;Behr Paint Company is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation.</em></strong></p> https://www.behr.com/consumer/

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Full time

Overview: <p dir="LTR">Are you motivated by opportunities to grow your skills and influence business results? Do you flourish in engaging in the details and collaborating on the higher-level business plan? We have a dynamic and exciting role that improves skills in both accounting and finance while offering opportunities to influence large business decisions through developed cross-functional relationships. We are looking for a motivated analyst to enhance our support levels to our organization and lead various aspects of our team analytics and insights, contract reviews, and decision support tools. Come join our Procurement team and help our continue its tremendous growth!</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Prepare expense budgets, capital budgets, and monthly financial reports in coordination with management, business units, and staff.</li> <li>Prepare forecasts, monthly analyses, and projections related to the financial performance of the Company in comparison to established goals.</li> <li>Maintain historical database of all reports and analysis</li> <li>Identify cost savings and financial impact on the quality of product or service</li> <li>Develop new sourcing and analytical tools and improve existing reports to strengthen our financial understanding of the business and drive outstanding decision-making by senior management.</li> <li>Support in presentation material preparation for new product launches or enhancements to existing products. Assist in the preparation of profit and loss statements for new initiatives.</li> <li>Ad-hoc financial analysis to support various departments, suppliers, and customers</li> <li>Ability to interact with all departments in a very professional and customer service-oriented manner.</li> <li>Analyze operating results and monthly forecast; identify challenges and research potential recommendations; provide management with a clear understanding of the company&rsquo;s financial progress.</li> <li>Develop presentations for senior management and lead projects as assigned.</li> <li>Represent the department effectively to senior executives.</li> </ul> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -21px; top: -20px;">&nbsp;</div>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA or equivalent work experience</li> <li>Big 5 accounting experience preferred</li> <li>Three years or more of financial analysis or public accounting experience</li> </ul> <strong><br />Knowledge/ skills/ abilities</strong><br /> <ul> <li></li> <li>Strong financial modeling skills</li> <li>Advanced PC skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word</li> <li>Ability to think analytically, creatively and independently</li> <li>Proven initiative and drive to achieve results</li> <li>Familiarity with SAP and Business Warehouse</li> <li>Manufacturing experience preferred</li> <li>Possess good organization skills</li> </ul>