AF27P3 Finance Analyst

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Finance Analyst for our Finance team. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst will report to the Consolidation Manager, FP&A. This position will be responsible for various FP&A duties including but not limited to: reconciliation and reporting of financial information; provide financial analysis that enable the team to deliver insightful, value-added analysis and recommendations across CAS to help drive growth, financial partnership with one or more CAS functions by providing financial planning, forecasting, and ad hoc analyses, assist with the financial planning system(s). This position must demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the organization and be instrumental in delivering an integrated and aligned financial plan based on updated business forecasts and scenario analysis.

Job Accountabilities:

• Provide monthly and ad-hoc financial analyses to support the strategic direction provided from leadership and the CAS growth strategy.
• Financial partnership and support of CAS function(s) being responsible for monthly forecasting, monthly close, annual zero-based growth planning, business case development, consolidation, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Serve as a FP&A liaison with International (ACSI) by providing insights, value-added analysis, forecasting, and monthly reporting on impacts related to CAS.
• Maintain, support, and collaborate on global headcount reporting.
• Develops, evaluates, and provides meaningful business insights based on data driven analysis into CAS performance.
• Support and execute financial models to gain insights and provide guidance and recommendations around key business decisions for senior management.
• Identify necessary analysis and make independent, yet informed decisions
• Identify, propose, and support implementation of continuous improvement opportunities with a focus on reducing manual process risk and increasing team capacity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 1-3 years of direct finance experience with progressively increasing scope and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, improve, and simplify processes, including applying best practice procedures where appropriate.
• Demonstrated time-management and multi-tasking skills coupled with a keen ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to understand trends and results at a detailed level.
• Ability to assemble large volumes of data and inputs and organize data with a sense of urgency.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and is a trusted individual who can be counted on to provide consistent, high-quality results, often on complex assignments.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications, business and financial software systems.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including excellent written and verbal abilities are required; Demonstrated ability to write clear financial reports and other business communications is required.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Bachelors of Finance (required)

0 - 3 years: Direct finance experience with progressively increasing scope and responsibility. (required)