Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | Weissman

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Weissman, located in St. Louis, Missouri. For 60 years, Weissman has been a medium-sized, privately held company recognized as the heartbeat of the dance community, driving the industry with stunning costumes and dancewear designed and manufactured in-house. This role is crucial for building the future of Finance, as Weissman continues to grow and invest in new tools and technologies. The Financial Analyst will partner with business leaders to deliver valuable insights, improve decision-making, and guide how financial information supports organizational growth and transformation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, St Louis, MO (70% On-Site, 30% Work-from-Home)
• Mission: Support the organization’s growth by delivering financial insights, improving decision-making, and shaping how financial information supports growth.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, ERP systems, financial planning systems, enterprise software systems, treasury management systems, cash forecasting tools, financial reporting platforms, AI, automation

What You’ll Actually Do
• Budgeting: Support the annual budgeting process, including developing financial models, managing cost center and capital expenditure plans, and performing variance analysis.
• Forecasting: Assist with monthly forecasting and re-forecasting activities to ensure accurate financial projections and reporting.
• Performance Analysis: Prepare analyses on merchandising performance, sales reporting, and marketing program effectiveness to inform business decisions.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial planning support, operational analysis, and capital investment recommendations.
• Treasury Support: Aid in treasury management activities, including cash forecasting, cash management, borrowing, investments, and compliance monitoring.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required. This is an early career role.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years in corporate finance, corporate accounting, public accounting, or financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, or business analysis activities is preferred.
• Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, robust financial modeling capabilities, exceptional attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, CPA designation or progress toward certification, or familiarity with specialized financial software systems.