Business Analyst (Entry Level) AO7167765
Job Description Summary:
The Business Analyst will assist CE’s monthly forecasting & closing process as well as financial reporting directly to management. Supporting alongside CE Finance & AR Manager, this role will assist the financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, closing, ad hoc accounting, and various relevant duties.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct business forecasts, including comprehensive forecasts of overhead expenses as well as of business environmental changes to provide better financial visibility to management.
- Prepare and perform month-end closing from a managerial standpoint, using SAP Controlling (CO) module while closely monitoring expenses/cost allocation of various profit segments/cost centers.
- Prepare internal monthly Managerial Reports to provide financial and operational insights for performance monitoring, improved decision-making, and strategic planning.
- By reviewing monthly/quarterly/yearly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and other financial reports, conduct actual vs. target gap analysis in order to track sales and cost fluctuations.
- Investigate irregular financial trends by linking financial information with business results, performing variance analyses, and maintaining close communication with relevant business teams/divisions to identify the root cause.
- During monthly forecast process, review and analyze Sales data (price change, quantity change, etc.) to understand the business impact for communication with CFO/controller and HQ GBM counterparts.
- Submit purchase orders for monthly expenses and maintain communication with vendors.
- Establish and document business procedures for workflow efficiency.
- Miscellaneous relevant duties not listed, as needed.
Skills And Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or a related field from a four-year college or university.
- 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Must have Microsoft Office Suite of PC software applications experience.
- Proficient in Excel required.
- Data manipulation and analysis skill required.
- Have accounting experience utilizing SAP Software (Preferred).
- Bi-lingual Korean/English (Verbal/Written) required.
- Ability to apply mathematical principles as needed.
- Ability to analyze business trends and communicate information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work independently and manage time to meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
Education and Years of Experience:
1) A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or a related field from a four-year college or university.
2) 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Top Skills:
Analytical and quantitative skills, data manipulation and analysis, detail oriented
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