Palmer Group is assisting this established client in their search for a skilled Financial Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting complex financial analyses to support management decision-making. You will perform in-depth research to identify key financial drivers, utilizing financial, operating, and economic data. Your ability to analyze, interpret, and report findings will be crucial in providing valuable insights that drive our business forward. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial analysis, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to be considered!

Work model:

• On-Site

What you will do:

• Provide financial insights by analyzing key metrics and financial data to enhance business economics
• Foster strong relationships across various geographies and functional teams, including sales, operations, innovation, and shared services
• Enhance financial performance through the preparation, development, and continuous improvement of meaningful business analyses on an ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, offering recommendations to management
• Develop and prepare monthly financial management reports and supporting details by product and industry, including trend, variance, and roll-forward analysis to aid management in understanding business results
• Analyze financial statistics and operating benchmarks to support strategic decision-making by management
• Create profit and loss models, balance sheets, and other management reports to forecast financial outcomes
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify key performance drivers and understand business results
• Work closely with MIS to design and develop tools for efficient data gathering and information delivery to management teams (e.g., Power BI, MDS, Cubes, Pivots, SharePoint)
• Partner with the management team to forecast financial outcomes by developing reporting tools that integrate sales, supply/demand, and operational/raw material forecasts
• Lead detailed financial analysis discussions with management on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Assist in preparing comprehensive annual plans and presentations for stakeholders
• Streamline systems, processes, and reporting to improve efficiency

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or MIS required
• Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis experience required
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of cubes preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 401k

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com.

We are assisting our well-known client with the search for their next Staff Accountant II. The opportunity to join this organization doesn’t come up often—they have great tenure and an even better culture. If you have Accounting experience within the manufacturing industry, apply today to learn more!

Work model:

• On-Site

What you will be responsible for:

• Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries to ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in accordance with accounting principles and company policies
• Assist in preparing financial statements and documentation required for internal and external audits
• Contribute to developing monthly financial forecasts by analyzing historical trends, reviewing actual performance, and updating revenue and expense projections
• Support the budgeting process by compiling data, analyzing financial trends, and assisting in the creation of detailed annual budget reports
• Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts, including verifying and reconciling transactions between the general ledger and subsidiary accounts
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes by ensuring that all financial transactions for the period are recorded accurately and in a timely manner

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 2+ years of experience in accounting
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication skills
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office experience
• SAP experience is highly desirable
• Manufacturing industry helpful

Benefits overview:

• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com