Financial Analyst

Job Description

Analyst – Financial | Wesco

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Wesco, supporting U.S. Warehouse Operations across the United States. Wesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, with over 20,000 people worldwide, building, connecting, powering, and protecting the world. This role is crucial for preparing forward-looking financial and business-related projects, providing essential analytical support, and identifying trends to inform management decisions. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote (U.S.)
• Pay: $58775–$94040 yearly
• Team: Reports to a business unit management team, serving as corporate finance’s point of contact for an assigned region.
• Mission: To prepare, coordinate, and document forward-looking financial projects, provide analytical support, and present findings to management for U.S. Warehouse Operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, large information and accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Forecasting: Prepare comprehensive financial forecasts, analyses, and reports for the assigned business unit management team.
• Budget Management: Support the development of the unit’s annual budget, meticulously track and analyze variances throughout the year, and monitor progress toward objectives.
• Strategic Analysis: Provide insightful analyses and recommendations based on financial data and other pertinent information to improve operations and resource allocation.
• Sales Support: Work collaboratively with business managers to prepare accurate sales commission documents and effectively track results.
• Operational Improvement: Identify issues, suggest courses of action, and make recommendations for improving operations and resource allocation, supporting and directing implementation of these improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree required, with a strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Experience: 2 years of financial analysis experience, including proficiency with large information and accounting systems, and advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Skills: Strong overall business acumen with a common-sense approach to issues, excellent communication and presentation skills capable of translating complex analytical data into easily understandable formats, and strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Bonus: Report writing experience is preferred.