Financial Analyst

Position Overview A fast-growing company specializing in children's consumer products is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role will work closely with the Director of Finance and partner with teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and executive leadership.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing several priorities simultaneously. This position offers strong professional development opportunities for someone seeking to grow their career within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business environment.

To excel in this role, candidates should bring at least five years of experience in financial analysis and demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and improve accounting and financial workflows, including the creation of clear reporting frameworks and KPI-based financial reports for leadership.

Support financial reporting and analysis activities for both domestic and international operations.

Analyze company performance metrics, identify trends, and highlight areas that may require management attention.

Prepare forward-looking financial insights to support decision-making, including variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts.

Track and review key spending categories to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Assist with financial reporting related to royalty payments for licensing partners.

Contribute to enhancements in financial systems and processes to increase operational efficiency and data reliability.

Create and maintain audit and validation reports to detect inconsistencies within ERP system data.

Coordinate and communicate effectively with international team members.

Use ERP tools to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial data management.