Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to contribute to the organization’s core finance operations in Eatontown, New Jersey. This position supports planning, reporting, and performance analysis while helping maintain reliable financial records and actionable business insights. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working across accounting and finance activities, partnering with different teams, and turning data into meaningful recommendations.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Responsibilities:

• Prepare recurring financial reports and budget updates for leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Support month-end close by recording journal entries, monitoring accruals, and helping complete closing tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Review inventory activity and purchasing patterns by analyzing sell-through rates, turnover, and items with slow movement.
• Examine sales, product, cost, margin, and inventory data to identify trends and produce business performance reports.
• Contribute to forecasting and annual budget planning by gathering inputs, updating models, and tracking assumptions.
• Create and maintain finance and accounting reports that support day-to-day operations and management decision-making.
• Help strengthen accounting practices by documenting and improving financial policies and procedures.
• Process accounts payable transactions, coordinate invoice payments, and assist with general ledger maintenance.
• At least 2 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, or a closely related role.
• Completion of a 2-year college degree; a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is preferred.
• Prior management experience is required.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and the full accounting cycle.
• Advanced Excel skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and effective time management in deadline-driven environments.
• Experience with financial analysis, financial modeling, variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, and data mining techniques; familiarity with Oracle is a plus.