Financial Business Analyst Jobs

Company Information: CARBO is an industry-leading value-driven technology and service company that provides innovative technologies across a diverse range of industries and applications via multiple business units and product brands including CARBO Ceramics, Falcon Technologies, AssetGuard, FracPro, and StrataGen. As the world’s population continues to grow, the global need for energy continues to increase. CARBO is at the forefront of developing technologies that enable production of oil and natural gas from reserves that were not previously economically viable.

Website: www.carboceramics.com

Benefits:

• 401K + Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• EAP Resources
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage - 100% Company Paid
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts

Position Summary: As a Financial Business Analyst at Carbo, you will play a crucial role in supporting our financial operations by providing accurate and timely financial analysis, reporting, and insights. Your expertise in month-end reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost savings methods will contribute to the financial success of our organization.

Key Roles / Responsibilities: 

• Improve metric reporting for sales key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide meaningful insights and support sales strategies.
• Collaborate with the Accounting group to assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and analyze month-end reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Utilize financial software systems, including SAP, to extract and analyze data for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with stakeholders to gather financial data, analyze trends, and provide accurate projections.
• Identify and implement cost savings methods and process improvements to optimize financial performance.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and explain financial discrepancies, highlighting key drivers and recommending corrective actions.
• Generate ad hoc reports and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making processes across various departments.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to financial analysis and reporting.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with month-end reporting processes and financial statement analysis.
• Proficiency in financial analysis techniques, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting.
• Experience with SAP or other financial software systems is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting principles.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or similar role, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, formulas, and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•   Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Moves throughout the building to access files.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Positions self to install equipment, including under desks.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.