
Financial Analyst
Required skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Integrity
- Data Normalization
- Industry Trends
- Benchmarks
- Cost Analysis
- Data Definitions
- Data Limitations
- Spreadsheets
- Charts
Nice to have
- Policy
- Procedures
- Departmental Projects
- Interdepartmental Projects
- Guidance
- Training
Role summary
This role involves gathering and analyzing data from various sources to ensure data integrity for financial analysis. The Financial Analyst will compile raw data, research industry trends, normalize data, and prepare reports with charts and graphs. They will analyze and report on industry benchmarks, determine trends, and prepare cost analyses. The role also includes defining data definitions, documenting limitations, and providing recommendations based on findings. Participation in departmental projects and providing input on policies and procedures are also key responsibilities. This position requires independence with guidance on complex issues and may involve training junior personnel.
Job Summary
Gather disparate data from various data sources; analyze and normalize to ensure data integrity for analysis. Provide consistent, relevant, and accurate data as well as guidance/knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.
- Gathers and compiles raw data, conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks, and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.
- Analyzes, reports, and makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks. Determines trends and prepares cost analyses.
- Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.
- Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis. Prepares reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.
- Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis. Provides input on policies and procedures.
- Participates in department and interdepartmental projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Nature and Scope
- Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
- Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
- May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- No travel required.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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