Financial Analyst (entry-level)

Company Overview:BuildASign aims to make it easy and affordable for people to share their message or tell their story with custom and personalized products. We continuously innovate and improve to provide customers with exceptional value and an experience that fosters a long-lasting relationship. The Austin, Texas-based organization has grown since the company’s inception in 2005 to include more than 700 employees. BuildASign also operates EasyCanvasPrints.com and AlliedShirts.com. We’re committed to building a team where talented people can do meaningful work, continue developing their skills, and contribute new ideas. As BuildASign continues to grow, we’re looking for people with different experiences and perspectives who can help us make our products and customer experience even better.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented entry- to associate-level Financial Analyst to join our team. This position’s primary focus will be reviewing performance across different departments, drawing conclusions from data, and finding ways to improve processes and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis of budget to actual and prior period financial results

• Work with manager and Finance team to prepare financial reports for departments to present to management and stakeholders

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of profitability of brand lines, products, and processes to support decision-making

• Analyze effects of product mix, volumes, pricing, and other factors on profitability

• Perform pricing analysis for intercompany sales to achieve win/win scenarios for all parties

• Collaborate with team members and create budgeting templates to contribute to the annual budgeting processes

• Proactively identify issues or areas of improvement and bring solutions to management

• Track and analyze unlevered free cash flow

• Complete special projects as assigned

Key Qualities and Skills:

• Enjoy and excel at analyzing data and finding solutions to problems

• Intellectual and analytical curiosity: take the initiative to dig into the “why” of results and a desire to answer questions not yet asked

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills

• Teamwork and ability to collaborate across departments and at all levels within the organization

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

• 0-3 years of experience in finance

• Proficient in Excel with the aptitude to learn more

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial principles and accounting standards

• Reside in Texas and available for hybrid/in office work

Nice to Have:

• MS SQL Server & NetSuite experience

Benefits & Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule

• Comprehensive health insurance plans

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off

• Professional development and team building/company events

• Discounts on products produced by BuildASign