Financial Analyst

FAIT DISTRIBUTION SUMMARYFait Distribution is a family-owned and operated wholesale contact lens distributor and buying group. We pride ourselves in projecting a professional image to our customers that is both confident and enthusiastic. Our commitment to exceeding customer expectations and creating long lasting relationships is driven by our dedicated Associates. Being part of a family-owned company like Fait Distribution is something special. We're a close-knit company where Associates are valued and truly drive and make an impact on our success. There are always exciting and new opportunities for you to advance your career and grow within our company. At Fait Distribution you will find a supportive and fast-paced environment with a fun work culture. We trust you will find employment here challenging, yet highly rewarding.OVERVIEW:Improve company profitability through leading value-add analysis, driving cross-functional collaboration and building strong business partnerships.QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES:A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or the equivalent in relevant work experience.Understanding of GAAP Principals required.Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and other financial and data analysis software programs.Accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills.Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, time management and teamwork mindset.Aptitude and desire to continue learning new things.Exhibit a true team player attitude; personable, professional, flexible, with a high level of integrity.Proven effective project management skills.Ability to manage time through multi-tasking. Must be flexible and work well under pressure and easily adapt to change.Entail strong written and verbal communications, along with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.High levels of personal accountability; an ability to be responsible for your own actions.RESPONSIBILITIES - HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE VISION include the following, but are not limited to:Performs value-add analysis to provide business insights.Aggregates and summarizes data using technical tools, accounting principles and relevant business knowledge.Identifies and communicates trends and variances as well as their underlying drivers.Ensures data integrity before presentation of findings.Develops sensitivity analysis, rate versus mix or correlation analysis.FORECASTING & REPORTINGSystematically identifies appropriate variables, relevant assumptions and key performance metrics.Provides insight on risks and opportunities to business functional areas.Executes monthly forecasting process, or as directed by management.Participates in annual budgeting and updates to long-range plans.Updates routine schedules and daily routine reporting.Books journal entries to ensure accurate month-end close process.Maintains internal controls structure.BUSINESS PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS & SUPPORTFacilitates timely information gathering.Communicates analysis and insights to business partners.Compiles relevant findings for presentation.Works cross-functionally to process invoices.Updates value-add reporting to teams and leaders.Supports the month-end close process, including recording journal entries, preparing month-end reporting and performing account reconciliations.Reviews contracts and establishes the correct accounting.Executes capital project creation and forecasts.Executes daily and monthly bank settlements.REPORTINGPrepares financial schedules and analysis for the Leadership Team and Board of Directors.Perform regular validations to ensure internal controls are operating effectively.Acts as liaison to external auditors.Researches technical accounting and financial reporting issues, documents conclusions and recommends accounting treatment to ensure internal and external reporting requirements are met.Analyzes and recommends improvements to major systems, processes, practices or policies.FAIT FINANCIAL SYSTEMMaintenance - problem solves, in partnership with IT to mitigate future system issues.Change Control - analyzes functionality for system and business process impacts.Improving the Financial System - Assist Finance Leadership to help drive roadmap for future enhancements and drive best practices, data quality and efficiencies.GENERALAssists finance and accounting department personnel as needed.Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCEImprove company profitability through leading value-add analysis, driving cross-functional collaboration and building strong business partnerships.Meet reporting deadlines in a timely basis.Work completed is accurate, organized and complies with company standards and regulations.Timely and proactive communication.Positive perception of support from internal business partners.IMPROVING THE SYSTEMAll Fait Associates are responsible for documenting and fixing problems within the system. In addition, this role is responsible for improvement project participation, planning, communicating and implementing solutions where possible.PERSONAL IMPROVEMENTFait will provide resources and support, relevant to the position, for education and training as needed. It is the Associate's responsibility to seek approval, schedule and participate in education and/or training that will prepare him/her for present and future needs. A post training recap may be required.

Created: 2025-10-06