financial analyst Irvine, CA
Job description
At ASICS, we empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.
ASICS has been dedicated to designing the most technically advanced footwear and athletic products in the world for over 60 years. All of that comfort, fit, and functionality starts within the minds of the passionate people that work within our walls.
Based upon our core values, everyone's input and contributions are respected at ASICS America. We nurture a collaborative environment and hire team members that are never content, always pushing through their own limitations, continually in the pursuit of improving performance, are innovative and creative, reach for new challenges, and always aim to surpass the next goal.
Our Mission: We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul
ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear.
POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position):
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (AHQ & Category Reporting), the Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and preparing variance reports. The Financial Analyst will also be in charge of providing financial support to the management team, prepare projection reports, conducting financial reporting, as well as creating and presenting cash flow and revenue reports for the management team. The financial analyst will be using Excel, BPC, and SAP extensively.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (include titles of positions directly reporting to this position):
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all monthly and quarterly financial information including Sales, MRP, Disclosure, BRP, IR, MTPs, and Forecast Reports, from the group companies.
- Analyze actual vs. budget vs. last year variances for sales, expense, and balance sheet accounts for AHQ reporting.
- Uploads and distributes the actual, forecasted & budgeted exchange rates to BPC (BRL, CAD, MXN, ARS, CLP, PEN, and COP).
- Assist in completing information for Global Executive Meetings and Board Meetings.
- Assist in development and implementation of new procedures to enhance the group financial & reporting workflow.
- Performs Value-Add functions as identified based on analyses and trends, such as cost reductions (efficiency factors), reduction of suppliers/vendors (consolidation of purchases), KPI’s, Cost-Benefit analyses, and other measurements.
- Assist in analyzing MAP variance and preparing flux analyses for external auditors.
- Gathers competitors’ and other ASICS regions financial data from 10-Q & 10-K reports including transcripts and load the information to BPC for quarterly AAC sales, GP, and SG&A analysis against the industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Solid knowledge of general accounting and financial planning
- Knowledge in Excel functions and modeling, including the use of pivot tables and macros for financial analysis
- Ability to manage large amounts of data efficiently
- Organized, self-motivated and strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
- Skilled at customer service, including developing cross-functional relationships
- Problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, using creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to resolve issues
- Judgment towards confidentiality and business ethics
- Knowledge of accounting processes
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Orientation
- Innovation & Creativity
- Collaboration & Mutual Respect
- Leadership
- Results Driven
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of experience as a Financial Analyst is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or equivalent work experience required
- Experience with SAP and BPC is also preferred
- Accounting firm experience is preferred
- Computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Applications such as Gmail, Google Hangouts, etc. a plus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Not applicable for this role
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
- Manual dexterity required.
- Office work, some lifting, considerable walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $73,000 USD annualized, plus bonus potential
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, ASICS America Corporation will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide pay or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
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