Financial Analyst, Americas

POSITION OVERVIEW: This Financial Analyst is responsible for working closely with the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis as well as the Business Development team in preparation of business and functional management analysis and reporting, cost models, standardized planning, and performance reporting.
This position assists with concise commercial bidding models and provides commercial strategies through financial analysis tied back to financial costs.
This role requires a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles with understanding of the overall company objectives.
An ability to collaborate and lead through others, a focus on continuous improvement, and a strong desire to analyze, investigate, and resolve issues.
The position will contribute to special projects aimed at developing sophistication within Finance and Business Development that will add value to the organization.
Critical thinking mindset with a proactive initiative to manage exposure and maximized success opportunities for the business.
This position reports directly to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis for overall accounting and financial principles with daily direction from the Vice President, Business Development & Emerging Markets - Americas and team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES: More specifically, your key job tasks and core responsibilities will be to: • Coordinate development of a concise commercial bidding model and provide commercial strategies through financial analysis that tie back to our GL structure and accounting units.
• Interact with the business leaders to ensure the accuracy/integrity of effective bidding models, reports and account reconciliation.
• Coordinates with Legal, Risk, Finance, Safety, Maintenance, Materials, HR & Operations to collect needed information for modeling and/or analysis.
• Develops, implements and executes the proposals management process through its entire lifecycle • Aid with tender management and customer price adjustments through its entire lifecycle.
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes for the business unit.
• Assist with the monthly financial reporting and analysis for the business unit.
• Participate in the formulation of the Company's near term and long-range goals and objectives,and the plans and programs directed toward their achievement.
•Kowledge of, and adherence to, GAAP and company FCPA policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned and such other actions as may be required to perform the essential functions of the job.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • B.
S.
Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum three (3) years' experience.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Strong business and financial acumen with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, effectively internally and externally.
• Experience with commercial contract management and/or commercial bidding desired • Attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively manage time to work independently and meet deadlines • Capable to work under pressure while managing conflicting priorities and tight timelines • Computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.
) SCHEDULE: • 5 & 2 • Lafayette, LA ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 1) Safe – We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
2) Efficient – We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.
3) Quality – We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
4) Service – We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: 1) Drive & Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time.
They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization.
They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today's organization.
They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.
2) Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.
g.
, finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.
).
They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area.
They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.
3) High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.
They continually seek to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality.
They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
4) Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted.
They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it.
They see a need, take responsibility and act on it.
They make things happen.
5) Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly.
They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities.
They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded DISCLAIMER: The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc.
is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer