Financial Analyst - White Bear Lake, MN - Full-Time (hybrid) (Finance)
Financial Analyst - Full-Time - White Bear Lake, MN (hybrid)
$80000 - $100000 / year
Bonus eligible!
BENEFITS
Smarte Carte Inc. offers competitive pay, and outstanding benefits including; Group Health Insurance; Medical & Dental, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Reimbursement Program and More!
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services.
Smarte Carte is headquartered in St. Paul, MN and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
Are you looking for a job with a flexible schedule, great pay, and a fantastic work environment? Are you looking for a place to develop and build your career? Do you like to have your voice heard and be involved in process improvements? Then Smarte Carte is the place for you! A positive attitude and willingness to learn are the top qualities for our ideal candidate. Smarte Carte prides itself on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Smarte Carte is focused on being environmentally responsible by owning/operating recyclable equipment and reducing our carbon footprint.
BASIC JOB FUNCTION:
The Financial Analyst reports to the Finance Manager and is a critical part of the team ensuring insightful analysis, recommendations, and accurate financial reporting to support continued business growth. This position is not eligible for relocation, it is hybrid (not remote). Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively provide analytical support across a variety of functions to create visibility and insight across the business
- Provide month-end close, monthly forecasting and annual budgeting support for the company's retail businesses
- Provide month-end close support and execute various accounting responsibilities across a multi-state portfolio
- Assist in compilation of monthly financial statements and facilitate monthly KPI updates
- Partner with and influence operations leaders across the country to identify margin improvement opportunities and provide financial guidance
- Advise and influence business development partners to formulate strategies driving margin enhancement and growth
- Support additional ad-hoc projects as required
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an accountant, finance, or business analyst.
- Possess strong attention to detail, planning and thinking skills, and business acumen.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
- Proven change management leadership capability, ability to manage ambiguity, strong initiative, and strong analytical skills.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Demonstrated strong business acumen as defined by a proven track record of success.
- High energy, curious, and continuous learning mindset.
- Ability to articulate complicated information at the right level of detail and influence in a manner that creates successful outcomes for involved parties.
- Strong financial, accounting, and analytical skills; must be proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements.
- Strong self-management; resourceful, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Adaptability and an entrepreneurial mindset; experience working with small and mid-sized companies a plus.
LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will be expected to be a high-energy, creative, and resourceful self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and instincts. This business partner is highly intelligent and enthusiastic with a commitment to excellence. In terms of personal competencies, the successful candidate must be hands-on and possess the best combination of strategic thinking that also leads to actual results. This is a practical versus a theoretical thinker who should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Leadership: A confident, mature person with the ability to connect and inspire others. A proven track record of leadership that leads to concrete results that drive key performance indicators.
- Results Oriented: A driver who possess the ability to take actions and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Problem Solver: A creative yet pragmatic problem solver. Methodical and hands-on, as well as detail oriented.
- Analytical Thinking and Decision-Making: Decisive and logical at thoroughly evaluating issues. Excellent planning, execution, and project-management skills.
- Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: A team player and builder, receptive to ideas from others. Shares information and keeps team members and partners informed. Works effectively with others to identify and resolve issues. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact successfully with all levels of management as well as a diverse work force.
- Ethics: Highest level of professional integrity and honesty as well as personal credibility.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Seated for long periods of time and use hands and arms for data entry, visual acuity is needed to read detailed reports and spreadsheets
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Experience
Required- Strong financial, accounting, and analytical skills; must be proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements
- 3 year(s): Accounting, finance or business analyst work experience
- Proven change management leadership capability, ability to manage ambiguity, strong initiative, and strong analytical skills
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Finance or related field
Skills
Required- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Computer
- Prioritizing
Behaviors
Required- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Motivations
Required- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer
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