Senior Business Analyst

FORTIS Resource Partners is dedicated to helping our clients find the most qualified professional every time in the least amount of time.   We specialize in providing staffing solutions for accounting, finance, technology and human resources roles on a contract, direct-hire, and project basis.  FORTIS works for our candidates in Accounting and Finance job placement, and has over twenty years of experience. Our commitment to the professionals we represent is that we will help you build your career, enhance your network and present top opportunities in the marketplace. Whether you are in transition, would like to be educated on the market and what is available or want to expand or take your career to the next step, we are committed to your success and are here to help.

Our client is well known brand, based in Orange County that manufactures items utilized in the athletic industry.  They are currently seeking to grow their team by adding a Senior Business Analyst to their Finance group.

The Senior Business Analyst will perform economic research work and prepare analyses of subjects to include rate of return, depreciation, working capital, investment and financial and expense performance comparisons.  Additionally, the Analyst will prepare reports, graphs and charts, prepare forecasts and analyze trends in manufacturing, sales, finance and general business conditions and other areas.

Additional duties include:

§ Assist in the development of organization finance policies, conduct special economic studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of statistical studies.

§ Adapt new developments in the field of financial planning and control.

§ Prepare special cost and operational reports, coordinate and prepare annual operating and capital budgets, business plan, and related cost and financial projections.

§ Perform monthly variance and outlook analyses, report, resolve, and reconcile discrepancies as well as construct P/L for diverse verticals.

§ Track, report, and analyze financial and operational performance measurement indicators building complex financial models, drafting comprehensive budgets, and assisting in deal analysis and negotiations.

§ Actively lead corporate, subsidiary, or business unit projects and/or initiatives as assigned.

§ Coordinate with all levels of management to gather, research, analyze and summarize financial data.

The successful candidate for this position is energetic and motivated, and possesses strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills in a retail environment.   He or she will have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics or the equivalent and between five to eight years of experience working in an analytical capacity.  Expertise in Excel and other Office tools is required as is the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Additional requirements include:

§ Proven leadership experience.

§ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

§ Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Preferred skills include:

§MBA or Master's degree

§Sales analysis experience (especially in a retail environment) and §SAP R/3, BW, Hyperion experience.