FINANCIAL ANALYST 2 (3264) Job in Englewood, Colorado Us

FINANCIAL ANALYST 2 (3264)
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Job Id 3264 - Posted 11/03/2011 - AccountingFinance - Americas - United States - Colorado - Englewood
Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Denver, Colorado

We are seeking an Accounting and Finance professional to work in our Englewood, CO office of the ECS Oracle division of Arrow Electronics.The individual must possess strong business acumen and thrive in a dynamic business environment. The position will be responsible for assisting in the month-end close process, sales and financial reporting, financial planning and business analysis activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with General Ledger (G/L) group in closing Oracle books at month-end including journal entry preparation
Prepare sales and financial reports for management team
Prepare customer and vendor rebate reports for accruals and reporting purposes
Prepare analysis of operating expenses and investigate variances
Process proof of delivery for marketing and business develop invoices and coordinate with Accounts Payable
Analysis marketing spending captured in CCI tool and provide reporting of variance to plan and forecast
Prepare analysis of working capital, movement in reserves and investigate variances
Assist in monthly forecasting, reporting and ad-hoc analysis for Oracle group
Assist with the preparation of the annual budget for Oracle group
Prepare/assist in any other ad-hoc analysis for Oracle as deemed appropriate by management

General Qualifications:

The successful candidate has strong accounting knowledge and analytical abilities. The candidate should be passionate about the use of technology to solve business problems, including a very high proficiency with MS Excel, notably pivot tables, formulas and charts. The candidate must be able to work closely with the accounting groups, selling teams, and management.Key personal characteristics include motivation, attention to details and accuracy, independent thought and drive to meet deadlines.

Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

BS in Accounting
Minimum 3-5 years experience in a public accounting and/or general accounting/financial analyst role
Demonstrated ability to think independently and apply proactive behavior to business situations

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing demands; thrives in dynamic environment
Team player who excels in collaborative environment
Advanced PC skills in MS Excel and MS Access

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or equivalent advanced degree
MS Access
Oracle EBS 11i
Distribution experience
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