Financial Analyst

Company: Wireless Advocates
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Wireless Advocates and Car Toys are leaders in their respective retail spaces. Car Toys is the parent company of Wireless Advocates and the largest independent multi-channel specialty car audio, automotive safety, and electronics retailer in America with locations across the western United States and online. Wireless Advocates is a leading provider of wireless products and services both online and in nearly 700 retail locations nationwide. Together with the top wireless carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) and manufacturers (Apple, Samsung, Google), our team of knowledgeable wireless experts are here to help people connect. The Financial Analyst will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for analyzing and reporting of store, district, and region level KPIs, field budgets, compensation, performance management tools, overall P&L and other relevant areas as appropriate. Job Duties: -Key stakeholder in direct support of general business operations across multiple departments including merchandising, field sales, operations, online among other departments. -Support business owner in key decision-making processes by providing independent financial and/or operational judgement. -Review and analyze monthly and quarterly sales data including comparing against budget, margins, and projected sales. -Provide support to corporate and field users with external database reporting system. -Assist in the annual budgeting process. -Provide support to executive management in reporting and analyzing monthly store level sales and profitability trends. -Review and analyze expense structures and implement cost-saving initiatives. -Organize and manipulate large amounts of data that yields accurate and timely reports. -Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: -BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or similar discipline. -2 years of relevant experience in positions that require analysis and reporting including familiarity with concepts of forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis. -Experience performing financial and ad hoc analysis using Excel. -High level of proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.) -Experience with database architecture and reporting automation. -Detail oriented, high level of accuracy, and commitment to excellence. -Effective communication skills, both oral and written. -Solid experience demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis. -Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment. We---ve Got You Covered At Wireless Advocates/Car Toys, we are committed to providing our team with the support and resources to succeed in their career, as well as exceptional benefits for a healthy work-life balance. -Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare Coverage -Paid Vacation Time -401(k) with Company Match -Employee Assistance Program - 100% Company Paid -Life Insurance Policy - 100% Company Paid -Flexible Spending Accounts -Corporate Passport Card Membership -Employee Product and Phone Plan Discount Program Wireless Advocates/Car Toys is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and support diversity in the workplace.

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