Corporate Strategy & Finance Analyst

• You bring forward ideas for monitoring and enhancing cost structure, grounded in insights gained through collaboration with department leaders and analytics
• Reporting is consistently accurate and delivered on time within a fast-moving cycle
• You’ve identified and/or implemented at least one meaningful automation or process improvement in your first year
• Data transformation work reduces inconsistencies and produces clean, reportable outputs
• Your analysis reflects both precision and perspective — the numbers tell a story

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate expense forecasting cycles
• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders
• Prepare and assist with executive and department reporting packages
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and prior periods with clear narrative explanations
• Present budget analysis to department leaders and senior leadership
• Support automation initiatives to streamline reporting and reduce manual effort
• Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity across financial systems
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and analyses as business needs evolve

• Solid understanding of the three financial statements.
• Basis knowledge of unit economics to form and support underlying drivers.
• Operational mindset in realizing effective impact of current and changes in spend behavior.
• Delineating between capitalized, fixed, and variable costs and their effect in an acquisitive business.

DATA ANALYTICS & TECHNOLOGY

• Leverages advanced Excel, Adaptive Planning, and Power BI to build robust models and reporting.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and transforming raw data into clean, reportable outputs.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to leverage AI tools to automate manual workstreams and improve efficiency.
• Identifies and resolves data inconsistencies before they impact reporting outcomes.
• Stays current on emerging tools and technologies that can enhance finance team capabilities.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

• Partners effectively with department leaders to understand business context behind the numbers.
• Builds trusted relationships that make financial processes collaborative rather than transactional.
• Advocates for data accuracy and financial rigor across the organization.
• Aligns financial planning activities with broader organizational priorities and strategic goals.
• Navigates ambiguity and competing priorities with professionalism and a solutions mindset.

COMMUNICATION & STORYTELLING

• Translates complex financial data into clear, executive-ready narratives and visualizations.
• Tailors communication style for different audiences, from department managers to senior leadership.
• Presents findings with confidence while remaining open to questions and dialogue.
• Constructs compelling narratives that connect financial trends to strategic implications.
• Follows through consistently, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate information on time.

• Actively identifies inefficiencies in current processes and proposes practical solutions.
• Takes ownership of automation efforts from ideation to implementation.
• Embraces change and adapts quickly to evolving business needs and reporting demands.
• Solicits feedback and applies it constructively to improve outputs and processes.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, consistently pushing to learn and add value beyond the defined scope of the role.

• Leads with respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Treats others with empathy and respect.
• Exemplifies and leads the team to align with WAG values.
• Collaborates with the team to focus on solutions.
• Finds a way to say yes.

• 2 – 4 years of accounting, finance, business analytics experience
• CPA or CFA, a plus
• Education focused on accounting, finance, data analytics, or similar studies
• Experience of a PE backed company or similar exposure to a growth / scale-oriented environment
• Reside in the Birmingham, AL area and work onsite.

Competitive Compensation

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