Financial Analyst for a well known Retail/Restaraunt Company (MUST BE A SPREADSHEET GURU)

About the Company Sweet Factory / CinnaWorkS / Baja Fresh / La Salsa is a fast-paced, aggressive mid-sized company that has shown consistent revenue growth year after year. What makes Sweet Factory / CinnaWorkS / Baja Fresh / La Salsa successful is our entrepreneurial environment. About the Opportunity Does working for the leader in the Retail/Restaurant industry sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? Sweet Factory / CinnaWorkS / Baja Fresh / La Salsa doesn't allow bureaucracy to get in the way. The work environment is fast-paced, furious, and high-energy. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Help Sweet Factory / CinnaWorkS / Baja Fresh / La Salsa be a leader in the Retail industry by acting as the Financial Analyst who reports financial status; tracks financial status; compares results to forecasts; analyzes variances; reconciles transactions; increases productivity; provides information to management.

Qualifications

Expert at using database, spreadsheet, and word-processing software to prepare various versions of complex statistical and written summary reports for different levels of management.

Skillfully synthesizes large quantities of complex information under pressure. Distills it to the most critical issues and draws accurate conclusions, taking into account a high degree of uncertainty.

Experience working with complex, large-scale relational databases, statistical programs, and other tools to compile and interpret quantitative data. Extracts accurate conclusions and identifies trends from statistical information.

Experience relaying sensitive information to appropriate parties. Keeps clients, superiors, peers, and direct reports updated based on their information needs.

Expertise in the use of corporate financial and accounting systems, implementation of corporate financial practices, and the ability to analyze financial and operating information for management to facilitate decision-making.

Expertise in asset management, capital adequacy and profitability measures and analysis, and makes appropriate recommendations to achieve financial goals.

Expert at setting and accomplishing financial goals, maintaining budgets and cost effectiveness, interpreting financial reports, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

Expertise in using Excel, Lotus, Access, SQL, SAP, or other applicable accounting and financial software to record or analyze financial information.

Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve capacity, productivity, and cost. Committed to continuous improvement.

Proficient at designing and completing research studies to forecast revenues and costs.

BA/BS or equivalent experience.



*Sweet Factory / CinnaWorkS / Baja Fresh / La Salsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. No faxes please. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. Principals only. Relocation costs not covered by employer.