The Principal Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting LOB functions, including business planning and navigation, forecasting, budgeting, and financial and market analysis. They will work with LOB presidents/leaders and senior financial leaders on developing financial strategies, management reporting, and analytics.

Act as a key point of contact for LOB with all Finance teams, ensuring timely and accurate completion of finance functions

Produce actionable management information and analysis, issuing periodic financial and operating reports, interpreting operating results, and ensuring specificity in accordance with appropriate accounting standards

Manage the preparation of financial forecasts, including projected revenue, expenses, net income, cash and borrowing

Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of locations and departments

Build financial business plans and define ways to identify financial opportunities and gaps

Prepare financial analysis of Company corporate and by business segment

Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget

Develop and lead the preparation of finance committee financial packets, financial reviews, and annual/5 year plan reviews

Manage the annual planning/budgeting process including top-down target setting, long-range planning that aligns with and integrates the strategic business plans

Identify and ensure implementation of financial improvements to achieve revenue and profit targets

Recommend proper allocation of assets and resources to maximize productivity and profitability, and provide valuable analysis and insight to guide decision making that supports the Company’s key objectives

Collaborate with business leaders on evaluating existing financial systems and current processes, and recommending modifications and implementation of systems and processes more advantageous to the Company’s strategic financial goals

Mentor other Individual contributors on the team

Prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making

Participate in a wide variety of special projects at Corporate or LOB level, as needed

Coordinate with other units/departments to facilitate special requests, resolve workflow or production issues

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience

8+ years related financial analysis experience

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

Skilled at working with cross-functional groups while promoting collaboration and excellence

Strong negotiation, consensus-building, and problem-solving skills

The ability to lead the efforts needed to identify and resolve complex technical accounting matters in a timely manner

Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties

Proven ability to navigate complex situations through the organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders

The ability to effectively instruct others on technical models and concepts

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and manage priorities

Strong Excel experience

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $105,000.00 - $165,375.00

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