Strategic Finance Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategically minded Strategic Finance Analyst to join our growing finance team here at GMS. The Strategic Finance Analyst's responsibilities include assisting with financial planning and budgeting processes, analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing projections, and performing research and analysis as may be required by leadership. As a Strategic Finance analyst, this individual will also be responsible for using data to advise management on decisions such as how to improve performance, minimize risk, or capture new opportunities from both within the company and within the external environment. Beyond the monthly responsibilities, this position will also work on ad hoc projects relating to process optimization, competitive analysis, and market research.

• Performs quantitative analysis of operational and financial data
• Assists with corporate-level ad hoc projects and ensure completion in a timely manner in addition to executing core responsibilities
• Executes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting along with variance analysis including preparation of financial reports and presentations for key regional and senior stakeholders
• Will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Prepares financial reports for internal use by collecting, analyzing, formatting, and presenting information and acting as a liaison between the regional businesses and senior leadership
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Participates & helps lead long range planning, capital planning and operating budget
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Builds and maintains statistical/financial databases and reports

Required Cognitive Skills

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law.

• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.
• Acquires deep knowledge and understanding of company’s business performance and display confidence reporting to Finance Leadership
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Working knowledge of financial strategies and concepts
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerBI and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems
• Working knowledge of OneStream is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be ability to identify mistakes on documents, spreadsheets, etc.
• Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Ability to present financial information and models in a concise and easily comprehensible manner
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs
• Wellness Benefits