Financial Analyst - Great Entry Level Opportunity - Columbus, Ohio

The Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We currently have an opportunity available for a Financial Analyst on our Financial Planning and Analysis team, considered the analytical engine of the company , providing insights and support to Senior Management for optimal business decision making. This role will actively participate in monthly financial reviews, budgeting, and forecasting along with customer profitability reviews and special projects. Supports the company through reporting via SAP BI/BW/Business Objects (BOBJ) & associated tools;. This requires a high level of comfort and adaptability to new technolog y. Creates, maintains, and executes SAP/BOBJ reports, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, efficiency, and business applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain reports in SAP/BOBJ (and other applicable tools) with an understanding of internal / external customer requirements, system capabilities / metrics, data integrity, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Analyze performance trends including revenue, margin, expenses, and capital expenditure in support of Senior Management decision-making.
• Ad-Hoc reporting and analysis including developing financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist in development and analysis of budget, financial forecasts, and monthly / quarterly financial reports.
• Participate in customer profitability analysis to maximize sales, margin, and operating income.
• Support all users / departments in report creation, advice, and education, considering accounting, timing, and intricacies of data definitions that may apply.
• Work with Reporting Team & SAP Team to stay informed on issues and developments related to reports and data including testing and loading new reports, best practices, functionality, and / or dashboards.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business (accounting / finance) or Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Ability to consolidate, analyze and summarize detailed data for all levels of management in a variety of formats

• SAP/Business Objects (BOBJ) experience highly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• High standard of accuracy & precision, highly organized
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Adaptable to changing technology tools
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit sharing. Immediate paid time off accrual and paid holidays starts from day one.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.