<p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic leader in developing the BU's five-year strategic plan, annual budget, financial forecast, and modeling tools.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue, cost of goods sold (e.g., FOB costs, freight, duties), expenses, inventory, and capital expenditures for North America legal entities and sales to the North America market.</li><li>Prepare detailed monthly financial management reports, including actuals, variance analyses, and insights to guide BU leadership in decision-making.</li><li>Present financial performance and variance analyses to BU leadership during monthly reviews and recommend actionable strategies aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Initiate improvements to streamline, standardize, and enhance current processes and data/information integration.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and reconcile financial data from various systems, providing accurate reports for decision-making, including variance analysis (e.g., Actual vs. Budget), profit walks, and price-volume analyses.</li><li>Support ad hoc strategic and operational projects across Corporate and BU cost centers as required.</li><li>Play a critical role in implementing Jedox projects and connecting data with the Group.</li><li>Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to develop automated reports and dashboards using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Pyramid) and advanced Excel functions (e.g., xLookup, Power Query, VBA).</li><li>Assist with North America's integrated five-year strategic plan, budget, and performance evaluations.</li><li>Partner with the Director to support monthly group and senior management reviews.</li><li>Support FP& A team responsibilities, including ad hoc requests and potential within-team role rotations.</li></ul><p><strong>Travel Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>National and international travel may occasionally be required for business needs - 20%.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication, including effective presentation abilities.</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent output.</li><li>Exceptional time management, prioritization, and multitasking in tight deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrated ownership and a proactive, self-starter work ethic.</li><li>Logical reasoning and problem-solving aptitude.</li><li>Proficient with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Pyramid.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally.</li><li>Capacity to collaborate constructively with cross-departmental teams.</li><li>Familiarity with systems like Microsoft Navision, SAP, Jedox, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), or IBM TM1 is a plus.</li><li>Fluency in Mandarin is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.</li><li>CPA designation is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>At least 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis.</li><li>Experience presenting to senior management is desirable.</li><li>Proficient in BI and ERP systems, particularly Power BI.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst to join our dynamic team in Germantown, Tennessee. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in buy-side M& A transactions to contribute to a growing private equity organization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and due diligence to evaluate potential acquisition opportunities.<br>• Develop and present detailed financial models to support investment decisions and strategic planning.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to structure and negotiate terms for mergers and acquisitions.<br>• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify new opportunities and assess risks.<br>• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.<br>• Oversee integration processes post-acquisition to ensure seamless transitions.<br>• Manage relationships with external partners, including advisors, legal teams, and financial institutions.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations to optimize capital allocation and enhance portfolio value.<br>• Evaluate cash flow projections and assess the financial impact of potential deals.<br>• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes to align with organizational goals.
