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Manhattan Beer Distributors Financial Analyst in New York, New York
Whatâs Our Vision and Purpose?
At Manhattan Beer Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market.
Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and owner of Manhattan Beer Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business over the last 40 years to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties. Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels.
Hard work, grit and a âcan doâ spirit are our hallmarks.
Come Join Our Familyâ¦..
We couldnât do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer Distributors a great place to work. It doesnât matter how large we get, weâll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.
Our business is growing and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be!
Opportunity Awaits!
The ideal candidate is someone who loves numbers, is highly motivated, deals well with ambiguity, is a self-starter and works well independently and in a team. The applicant should be comfortable interfacing with the executive management team and with presenting complex financial information in a clear and concise way. This individual will be working directly with the Director of FP&A, as an integral part of the finance team.
How Will You Contribute?
The finance department is seeking a Financial Analyst to create forward-looking financial models and conduct in-depth financial analysis, which will be used to support decision making for all facets of the business. The Financial Analyst will assist with various aspects of expenditure planning, variance analysis and KPI monitoring. In addition, this position will be heavily involved in creating the annual operating plan, monthly rolling forecasts, and various special projects.
Your Main Focus Will Be:
Perform Financial Analysis and Presentations
Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses, including performance variance investigations, cost-benefit analysis, and margin and trend examinations
Present insightful analysis of KPI metrics to cross functional business partners whilst providing detailed explanation of metric methodology, rationale and financial impact
Design, develop, and maintain reporting methodologies and dashboards for analyzing KPI metrics
Provide insight and recommendations to cut costs and grow profitability based off findings
Review of Business Expenditures
Review expenses for accuracy and arrange for corrections as needed
Effectively communicate and partner with all departments to understand monthly variances to budget
Analyze trends in financial performance and identify areas for improvement
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist in compiling consolidated annual budgets, monthly reforecasts, and periodic management reporting packages
Utilize financial analytics to estimate the companyâs needs and update projections
Responsible for preparing and maintaining companyâs forecasted financial statements, including Consolidated Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Statement of Cash Flows
Assist in the Preparation and Consolidation of the Multi-Company AOP Budget
Drive communication with all departments during the planning process and ensure adherence to budget deadlines
Review budget submissions from all departments for accuracy and consistency
Make policy and procedure recommendations to improve efficiencies
Miscellaneous Projects
Create detailed, complex financial and analytical models to forecast and analyze revenue performance, sales and operations efficiencies and pricing optimization
Drive consistency and accuracy through process management and execution
What Technologies Do I Need To Know?
Exceptional PowerPoint and Excel skills (e.g. vlookups, hlookups, macros, pivot tables, etc.).
Experience with programing languages (VBA, SQL, Python, etc.) a plus.
Experience with Board Bi is a plus.
Ability to build complex financial models from scratch preferred
Experience with MAS200, EO Starr or Salient Interactive Miner a plus
Position Requirements:
Bachelorâs degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics or Business Administration with concentration in Finance.
3+ years of experience in an analytical or quantitative role. Prior experience in investment banking a plus.
Strong written, verbal and analytical skills
Superior technical and interpersonal skills with capacity to see the big picture and âthink outside the boxâ
Self-motivated, highly detail oriented and possesses strong analytical problem solving skills
Thrives in a fast-paced and demanding working environment with the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities with competing deadlines
Data driven and highly detail oriented; Ability to work with massive data reports to analyze sales and operating performance in order to help influence business decisions
Superior work ethic with strong organization skills.
Possesses an eye for continuous improvement opportunities and drive for results
Comfortable building relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
Team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and diverse working environment
Confident in preparing and delivering presentations to groups of all sizes
Accountability:
Reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.