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Finance Analyst

Posted on: February 10, 2021 Apply Now
Frederick, MD Full Time Financial ServicesExpires March 19, 2021

Are you a people person who loves solving problems? Do you love music? Do you believe in the power of music to bring people together? If you do, and you want to be a key player in an organization whose purpose is to fill the world with more music and to develop generations of new musicians then we have a position where you can find your sound.

The primary job functions are developing detailed business models, preparing short-range and long-range financial projections and annual budgets, and providing financial analysis and key decision support to the VP of Finance, Director of Finance and other functional departments of the Company’s operations. A capable candidate will be a solid team player with a strong work ethic.

Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):

  • Assist in development and analysis of the forecast and budget processes
  • Consolidate monthly and quarterly results and prepare financial reports
  • Prepare P&L statements and analyze month end variances, comparing results to budget & prior year
  • Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
  • Track and report capital expenditures variances versus budget
  • Build sophisticated business models for planning, performance measurement, and to drive sound decision making for store growth and acquisitions
  • Streamline systems to improve ability to analyze complex data and make recommendations
  • Increase productivity by developing automated reports, and coordinating information requirements
  • Clearly and concisely communicate financial information to non-financial managers
  • Anticipate organization’s analytical needs and act proactively

Additional Information:
Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐ related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‐818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

Skills, Experience and Education:
Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance (equivalent experience substitutable)
  • 2+ years of related professional experience
  • Experience with SQL, BI Applications (PowerBI, Tableau, MicroStrategy), and Planning Applications (BPC, Smartview, Cognos) preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience independently developing financial and operational models to support major business initiatives
  • Ability to import/organize/analyze large data sets from disparate sources
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Self-starter with ability to thrive working independently and in a team environment

Preferred:

  • MBA
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP; CPA
  • FP&A experience
  • Dynamics AX, Microstrategy, and Oracle Smart View experience (or similar systems experience)
  • Relational database & SQL experience

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