Financial Analyst III, Field Finance

WM • Baton Rouge, LA • 1d ago

I. Job Summary

This role applies advanced principles of finance to analyze financial and non-financial information and support the field finance organization. The analyst will be assigned to support projects and assignments across a variety of finance functions.

WM candidates will be able to work at their current WM site or if currently remote, may work at the closest WM location. External candidates must be based in the Houston area and able to work out of the Corporate office.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Monitors highly advanced key financial performance measures.

Prepares, analyzes and interprets complex financial and non-financial information and recommends improvement opportunities to management.

Participates, facilitates and interprets for management operating results that include but are not limited to budget goals, cost reduction efforts, corporate initiatives and other identified opportunities for improvement.

Contributes to key project planning and implementation.

Assists and facilitates the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Facilitates communication and understanding between the field finance and operations functions and corporate finance.

Performs highly advanced financial projects on an ad hoc basis.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience.

Experience: Five (5) years previous experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Must be authorized to work in the US.

Must be based in the Houston area: No relocations for this role.

Strong understanding of the financial reporting cycle, best practices and data flow among financial systems.

Strong presentation and communication skills with comfort preparing and presenting information to an executive team and a leadership presence to effectively collaborate across functional teams

Insatiably curious and collaborative problem solver with excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

Expertise in business analysis tools including advanced Excel skills, Microsoft Office Suite and planning systems (Hyperion, OneStream)

Ability to perform well under pressure and in a high-volume and changing environment.

Organizational agility, knows how to get things done through formal channels and informal networks, with entrepreneurial drive and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with minimal hierarchy.

Additional qualifications:

Action oriented and takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities and follows through to successful completion

Collaborator with colleagues in-side and out-side of the accounting and finance group

Customer focused

Balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

Flexibility to work overtime, during the week and/ or weekends

Sound work ethic

Detail-oriented, organized and motivated

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, computer, phone, etc.) most of the workday.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $91,375 to $118,250. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. This role is bonus eligible.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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