Financial Analyst

Radiac Abrasives, Inc., a leading manufacturer of conventional bonded and super abrasives is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Oswego team.  For more than 100 years, Radiac has delivered industry leading technology and quality products and service to the metal finishing industry. Radiac is a TYROLIT Company that is owned by the Swarovski Group which is headquartered in Schwaz, Austria.

We offer competitive wages and excellent insurance benefits including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance plus a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match after 30 days of employment.  Additionally employees are eligible for PTO/Sick Pay and holiday pay.  Bonus plans are based on company performance and prorated based on position start date.

Annual Salary Range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000.

Basic Function:

The Financial Analyst is responsible to assist with the Company’s financial forecast, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis and special projects. The person will provide financial information and support to senior management including preparing board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, and other projects requested by senior management. This function acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support ‘optimal’ business decision making.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
2. Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
3. Assist with the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
4. Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
5. Monthly and Quarterly Financial reports
6. Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports, experience in SAP and Business Warehouse a plus
7. Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, menu pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects
8. Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
9. Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
10. Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis
11. Support all areas of the business including sales, operations and finance
12. All other work as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
2. 2+ years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
3. Experience in multi-plant preferred
4. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
5. Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
6. Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self motivated
8. Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management

Essential Physical Requirements:

1. 20/20 vision required with or without correction.
2. Ability to use hands 100% of the workday.