Finance Analyst

OAKWOOD CORE VALUES Earn Trust. Nothing works without it. Do Good. Be kind and collaborative. Promote equity and be welcoming to everyone. Drive Change. We must set the standard. Advance technology and sustainability and implement visionary practices in all we do. Be A Home. We strive to be more than a place to work where people have a sense of belonging, work-life balance, and a true career path. Open Doors. We are here to help our customers realize success, own homes they love, and create more opportunities for them down the road. What will you do in this role? 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 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 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 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 package includes 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 Flexible work-from-home options (depending on position) Home purchase discount Tuition Reimbursement Expected Salary: $75,000 Annual Salary - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives in the form of quarterly bonus opportunities. All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates Business Unit - Oakwood Homes Our passion is simple, and it's been our focus since 1956. We want to help people across America achieve the dream of homeownership. Today we build, sell, finance and insure our homes from coast to coast. Clayton is organized into six businesses that offer opportunities across multiple industries. Our success is in our team members - join our team and see how you can make us stronger. Corporate team members help support each business under the Clayton umbrella. This includes everything from our wellness team, internal audit, accounting/finance, digital marketing, legal, facilities and much more! We believe our strength is our people and we attract those who make us better. Our team members are encouraged to try new things, have a strong work-life balance and continue to grow their skill sets. We are in the middle of a digital transformation, and at Clayton Technology, our team members get that. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. With over 350 information technology team members, we help drive and support every business unit at Clayton by providing innovative technology solutions. Clayton Tech provides services to the entire company, including everything from strategy and planning to software development and IT operations. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, currently building more than 45,000 homes per year. We are committed to providing quality, beautiful homes to families across America, and its all possible with the knowledge and expertise of our hardworking team members. More than 1,900 team members support Clayton Retail, with over 350 retail centers across the United States. Our home consultants help customers choose from hundreds of floor plans and customize a new home to meet their needs. Clayton Retail, alongside our eight other retail brands, sells more than 17,000 homes annually, as we help people achieve the American dream of homeownership. Clayton Connect, part of Clayton Home Building Group, is responsible for safely transporting our homes and making sure they arrive free of damage. More than 200 team members cover an average of 6,000 miles a day, knowing they are doing more than delivering a home - they are delivering a familys dream.