Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Company: Brilliant Earth
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - Brilliant Earth, Denver Brilliant Earth is one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, and the global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry.--Founded in 2005, we have been featured in Time, The Knot,--Forbes, and Refinery29, among many other media outlets. We are a group of dedicated team members with a common goal of creating a more sustainable, transparent, and compassionate jewelry industry.-- We are searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.--We are collaborative, hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our open workspace in the heart of Cherry Creek encourages conversation and collaboration. From cross-departmental meetings to frequent happy hours, Brilliant Earth team members bring a top-notch attitude and a willingness to help each other grow. For more insight into our work environment and culture, and to hear from our employees,-- check out our profile on the Muse !-- Everyone at Brilliant Earth has a voice - we want to hear yours! If you are interested in growing with Brilliant Earth, send us a resume and cover letter letting us know why you are interested in joining our mission and our team. Please include a sentence about your favorite shape of diamond. Position Overview: We are seeking a bright, motivated FP&A Analyst to join our Finance department. As an FP&A Analyst, you will perform complex financial analysis, and deliver reports to company leaders and executives to inform key strategic and operating decisions. This position will report to the FP&A Manager and will involve regular interaction with senior company executives and finance team personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of making process improvements, exceptional attention to details and analytical skills, and can be effective in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with finite resources. We have a social and environmental mission at the core of our company and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about helping us achieve our business goals, as well as our social goals. What you'll do:

• Prepare, update and improve the company's budget and forecasts, including linkages between granular business drivers, operational KPIs and financial statements
• Prepare and deliver annual, quarterly and monthly reporting of company performance vs. budget, including variance analyses
• Drive strategic initiatives through a combination of cross-functional business partnering, analytical insight, and project management Review monthly financial reporting in conjunction with senior accounting personnel for accuracy and consistency with company reporting standards
• Support preparation of corporate reporting, including board reports
• Continually improve the quality and scalability of reporting and analysis including driving identification and implementation of new tools and processes
• Develop and design meaningful data visualization dashboards and reporting tools
• Drive or assist with other ad hoc analyses as required You're a great fit if you have:
  • 1-3 years of experience in an analytical role requiring Excel model building and analysis
  • Prior work experience in corporate FP&A, investment banking, private equity, transaction/valuation advisory, or management consulting strongly preferred
  • Experience building complex 3-statement financial models from the ground up, including dynamic linkages to granular business drivers
  • Ability to think beyond the numbers - must be able to see connections between financials/data and business drivers, and draw strategic and operational insights from the performance of the business
  • Strong oral and written presentation skills - ability to present to executive audiences in a concise and data-driven fashion
  • Prior experience extracting and analyzing large data sets out of ERP systems; data transformation and business intelligence experience a plus (Alteryx, Tableau, Domo, Microsoft Power BI + Power Query, etc.)
  • General understanding of GAAP
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and multitask to meet deadlines
  • Outstanding time management skills and accountability
  • Team player with an ability to work collaboratively
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent required The targeted budget for this position is $65-95k. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company. Brilliant Earth offers a competitive--benefits--package.--As a full-time Brilliant Earth employee, you can choose to enroll in--medical, dental and vision insurance--plans, 401(k) plan,--and--commuter--benefits. We offer maternity and paternity leave, an open PTO policy, and an employee discount on our products.--Employees of Brilliant Earth have access to WorkLifeMatters, an Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health counseling, and can participate in regular wellness events led by the culture team. Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other - our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. What's your highest level of education completed?* College or University GPA LinkedIn Profile URL: Desired salary Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Brilliant Earth?* Will you now or in the future require Brilliant Earth to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.* What annual salary range have you been targeting during your job search? You can provide more context above if needed.*

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