Sr. Financial Analyst

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The primary purpose and function of the Senior Financial Analyst is to perform complex analysis of financial reports for senior management.  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS • Responsible for conducting financial analysis projects and special statistical studies as determined by requests from internal and external departments.  • Develop, manage, distribute, track and receive budget workbooks for the annual budget and semi-annual forecast process with other team members.  • Act as a consultant regarding budget vs. actual variances throughout the year to management. • Reconcile accounts and make adjustments as required.  • Act as a catalyst for change to create, refine, improve and streamline systems and processes. • Provide performance data to various levels of management.  • Analyze and present forecasting and analysis’ to senior management as required. • Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and prepare reports as required.  • Deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers of the Finance Team.  • Perform other duties as assigned.  HIRING QUALIFICATIONSCAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE (CAN DO) • Ability to multi-task- Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.  • Communication skills - Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary.  Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. • Organizational ability – Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments.  Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.  • Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.  Unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions. • Client service skills - Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service.  Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service. • Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format.  Can provide directions. • Mathematical ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement. • Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software.  Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Oracle experience is preferred. ATTITUDES (WILL DO) • Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures.  Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done. • Integrity – Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, The Pet Hospital and the AICPA.  Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. • Cooperativeness – Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others. • Flexibility – Is open to changing situations and opportunities within their region and is willing to perform all tasks assigned. • Independence – Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision. • Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency – Maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS • Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.  • Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. • Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. • The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate. • Environment where Pets are present. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred.  • Minimum of four years professional experience with transferable skills is required. • Experience with developing complex financial models, management reporting and metrics, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis is required.  • Demonstrated ability to successfully work with senior management as a business partner, contributing to the success and growth of the business. • Experience working in a retail, multi-site, multi-state environment is preferred. Company: Banfield, The Pet HospitalLocation: Portland, OR 97213 Job Category: Accounting/Finance/InsuranceStatus: Full Time, Employee