Senior Financial Analyst

Location: SCP Covington, LA - 00; 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, Louisiana - 70433

Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 12 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Trends, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Employee Discounts and much more!

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will be part of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group and will primarily be responsible for the management and administration of the Company’s IBM Planning Analytics system (Cognos / TM1), as well as evaluating large amounts of data and providing insights into business performance and trends. The position will also create ad-hoc financial analyses, work directly with external auditors, and prepare materials for Senior Management and across field and corporate support teams.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the Company’s IBM Planning Analytics system, including but not limited to: managing user access; maintaining and updating database models; creating new models and reports based on requests from Senior Management; ensuring data integrity, security and compliance with organizational policies; creating and maintaining technical documentation, including system configurations and best practices; providing training and support to company users.

• Track relevant financial and operational metrics to calculate bonus plan achievements for field management to support bonus accrual and payout.

• Assist in annual preparation of income statement and inventory planning for sales centers.

• Work in a team-based setting to provide financial and operational value-add reports for utilization by executive and field management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer science or Data Analytics.

• 2+ years of Public Accounting or FP&A experience, CPA preferred.

• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics, preferably 5+ years.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, data query and reporting tools.

• Excellent analytical, technical accounting and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, optional.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast paced, deadline-driven work environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.