Financial Analyst (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Cinder Staffing

  Newberg, Oregon

Cinder Staffing is searching for an experienced Financial Analyst for a direct hire opportunity with our client, a great wine estate in Newberg, OR. This is a full-time salaried position with a generous benefits package including a monthly wine allowance.

Job Description:

• Ensure company’s financial planning is aligned with business objectives and is well constructed to provide a solid foundation for future growth and profitability.
• Forecast revenues and expenditures, advise on future budgeting and develop financial modeling for strategic decision making.
• Using forecasting models and cost accounting processes to analyze potential pricing structure options as well as business model adjustments, identifying risks and potential opportunities for each.

Responsibilities:

• Develop methods and tools to support financial data collection, performance modeling, statistical analysis, and complex reporting
• Build financial models through benchmarking and process analysis
• Analyze the viability of proposed pricing structures or changes in business model
• Evaluate current capital expenditures and depreciation and make recommendations for future planning
• Analyze Foreign Currency Transactions if needed for potential impact
• Forecast quarterly and annual profits
• Prepare cost projections on both actual activities as well as potential future activities
• Analyze and report on current financial status and trends
• Conduct thorough research of historical financial data
• Research and prepare variance analysis, commentary and recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate with the COO, accounting team and the executive team on long-term financial planning
• Participate in budgeting (for departments and projects)
• Review accounting transactions for data accuracy
• Establish financial policies as needed
• Cross train with other accounting personnel for backup as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and investment decisions

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• CFA or CPA strongly desired
• Expertise in MS Excel (using advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.) and QuickBooks
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP required
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit, able to explore or create new business model ideas
• Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and charts
• Demonstrable strategic thinking skills
• Wine industry experience a plus

How To Apply