About the job

Regional Management is currently hiring for a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis position will perform a full range of budgetary and reporting duties. This position will work closely with many corporate functions including corporate accounting, operations, and marketing to develop quarterly and annual profit plans for a multi-state, multi-unit company. The primary responsibility of the role is to support the annual operating budget as well as the long-term strategic planning for the company.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of a “bottoms-up” profit plan by requesting and summarizing data from multiple locations and configuring the data into meaningful information on a unit, product group, and consolidated basis.
• Support the development of annual operating budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial strategic plans.
• Prepare quarterly reforecasts of results based upon actual year-to-date results.
• Build financial models and provide analytical support for existing and new business initiatives. Analyze “what if” scenarios, providing meaningful feedback and recommendations.
• Preparation of monthly analysis of plan versus actual results, by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; while making suggestions for improvement.
• Preparation of several quarterly reports – MD&A (10-Q), board decks, etc.
• Provide root cause variance explanations, highlighting new business opportunities as well as identifying inherent risks.
• Demonstrate insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business area partners and management in order to drive business results.
• Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review.
• Perform ongoing review of planning and reporting processes to evaluate effectiveness, making recommendations for improvements.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting simple to moderate standard financial analysis and ad hoc finance projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• Intermediate knowledge of quantitative analysis using Microsoft Excel is essential for this position.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with the ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problems Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications

CPA
Public Accounting Background

Critical Competencies

Candidates must possess advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to successfully work within a team environment.
Regional is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristics”). Regional’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all phases of the employment process and relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions and opportunities; transfers; social and recreational programs; layoff; and terminations.
Regional Finance has been providing personal loans for over 30 years through a network of more than 350 locations in 11 states. We understand that everyone needs a little help now and then. Through Regional Finance and RMC Retail, our focus is to provide loan products to customers with limited access to credit from traditional lenders. Our team members are the ones who take the time to listen and help our customers get through life’s financial tough spots.
We seek to provide attractive, easy-to-understand loan products that fit within our customers’ budgets. Our one-on-one service from dedicated local employees ensures our customers get the right personal loan for their needs. We care about each other, our customers, and our communities.