Finance Analyst

What will you do in this role? As a Finance Analyst The Finance Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The role will also be responsible for the following: Assist in developing, preparing, and consolidating the monthly reforecast and annual business planning process. Multiple entity P&L, B/S, and Cash Flow required. Provide detailed analysis of financial results, variance to budget, and tracking to forecast. Respond to inquiries regarding financial results and margin projections. Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with other projects as needed. Help lead the cash forecast development, preparation, and consolidation. Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports. Assist in preparing wires and serve as backup for Treasury-related activities. Maintain division cost tracker for all expenses to help ensure invoices are coded accurately. Perform daily operational functions critical to the business unit. Design and build dashboards to measure performance and assist in directing teams efforts towards initiatives with the largest impact. Focus on continuous business process improvements, challenge current processes and procedures and implement improvements where possible. Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Data Management Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Evaluate financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Present findings and insights to management, highlighting trends, opportunities, and potential risks. Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets. Ensure data accuracy and integrity for financial reporting purposes. Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Collaborate with department heads to gather budget inputs and provide analysis on budget variances. Analyze and explain variances between budgeted and actual financial performance. Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness. Ad-Hoc Financial Projects: Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance or VP of Finance. Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of best practices. You Have: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance (Accounting preferred) 5+ years accounting/finance experience Homebuilding experience is strong Strong data systems skills - advanced Excel experience required Preferred experience with Vena financial planning software Experience with financial models Experience with business planning Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Strong drive for results is essential with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive Ability to work within a team environment Strong understanding of Financial Statements Ability turning big data into a story Comfort in ambiguity and desire to be a self-starter You Might Also Have: Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly Benefits & Perks Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP Time Off benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, refresh, floating holidays, and parental leave Home purchase discount Tuition Reimbursement Expected Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 Annual Salary - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives in the form of quarterly bonus opportunity. All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Business Unit - Oakwood Homes The Clayton story began in 1956 with a simple but powerful mission helping more hardworking families across America achieve homeownership. Clayton is committed to Opening Doors to a Better Life. We are a leading single family, values driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. Our success is in our team members join our team and see how you can help us build a better tomorrow. As a shared service, Home Team team members support many functions across the Clayton enterprise. The Home Team includes wellbeing, internal audit, accounting/finance, marketing, legal, campus operations, and more. We believe our strength is our people. That's why we invest in opportunities for our team members to personally and professionally grow. 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