Associate Financial Analyst
"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals”
Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.
We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 4,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for outstanding individuals to be part of our Finance team.
Overview
This position plays an integral part in the analysis, recommendation and implementation of profit improvement projects, strategic alignment initiatives, and achievement of sales and income objectives. Analysts interface with a variety of company departments such as Marketing, Sales, Forecasting & Planning, Cost and Financial Accounting, and International to compile data and analyze the financial viability of various new products, promotions, and initiatives. The position assists key managers in identifying, implementing and tracking productivity improvements. Analysts also assist in preparing presentations to be made to the management team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the financial analysis of all new projects, products and promotions related to assigned area of business operations
- Identifies, analyzes and reports key business indicators impacting the growth, profitability and achievement of strategic objectives
- Provides analytical and problem solving support for key managers
- Leads category team and other assigned area of business operations in the identification and implementation of profit improvement projects
- Develops annual financial forecasts, analyzes performance and trends, and communicates results to management
- Develops key company performance measurements for non-financial managers to better understand, track and improve their operations efficiency
- Completes special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Strategy or Data Analytics
- Strong academic performance with a minimum 3.5 GPA
- Exceptional analytical and problem solution skills
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
- Strong financial knowledge
- Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy
- Prior internship experience in a finance related position is a plus
Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:
- Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
- Ability to work independently and professionally
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Detailed work and organizational skills
- Ability to work under stress