Career Opportunities > Associate Financial Analyst – Supply Chain

Department: Finance
Location: Stamford, CT USA
Posted: 11/05/2009
Requisition Number: Fin-110409

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

• Inventory spends analysis for printed materials - $65 Million Budget.
• Tracks spend within a directed turnkey environment.
• Monitor contracted spend to ensure rates are accurate and within accepted baseline values.
• Prepare variance analysis for all spend and ensure saving targets are validated.
• Document results and methodology.
• Prepare monthly spend analysis for current spend to baseline.
• Use historical and future spend forecasts to develop saving projections.
• Work with 3rd party service provider to investigate cost/margin improvement options within the spend category.
• Prepare purchase price variance reports and analysis.

• BA degree in Supply Chain, Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.
• 1-3 years financial analysis experience within the consumer goods industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills a must.
• Hyperion and or Business Objects system experience a plus.
• Understanding and Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley – 404.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for interaction with all levels including senior management.
• Must be proactive and able to perform requirements of position with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work extended hours during month, quarter, and year-end financial closings and budget planning.

• BA degree in Supply Chain, Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.

• Please forward a resume in either Word or PDF format to Stamford.Positions@elizabetharden.com. You must indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.