Financial Analyst

Description: Vortex® is made of many teams, but we all share a common goal: Elevating every team member to achieve the personal and career goals that lead to a fulfilling life.
Your satisfaction drives our success, and we want you to not only excel in your role, but to gain the skills you need to take the next step.
We are constantly seeking out new ways to help you be happier because your creativity and skills make us who we are.
The Financial Analyst position at Vortex Optics is a challenging and exciting opportunity for individuals with a background in finance and a passion for analytical work.
What You’ll Be Doing Government Contract Budgeting and Analysis Develop and maintain detailed budgets for government contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct financial analysis of government contract performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost efficiencies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for government contracts.
Forecasting and Modeling Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to forecast revenue, expenses, and other key financial metrics.
Analyze historical financial data to identify trends and provide insights for future planning.
Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with government contract regulations and reporting requirements.
Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with government contracts.
Costing and Forecasting Establish standard costing on new Vortex products, including yearly evaluation of inventory costs.
Facilitate effective decision-making by forecasting business, industry, and economic conditions.
Cash Flow Modeling 13-week cash flow forecast.
Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Financial Analyst role.
Superior quantitative and analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial systems capabilities.
Experience with SAP, PowerBI and Anaplan is a plus.
Strong project management skills; ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
High degree of initiative and motivation; willingness to assist other Vortex departments and customers.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Anaplan, SAPbyDesign, PowerBI is desirable.
CSDR reporting experience is desirable but not required.
Government contracting experience is desirable but not required.
When you join Team Vortex, you’ll enjoy: Great health, dental and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) and holidays 401(k), life insurance and short- and long-term disability Employee Ownership Opportunities Various onsite amenities including a fitness center, a nature preserve with walking trails and dog friendly work areas Neighboring daycare facility Casual and flexible work environment Employee discounts on industry leading products Many more excellent benefits and employee perks What’s it like to join Team Vortex? From the production floor to the repair room, from consumer sales to new product development, we’re a growing team of makers and doers, working together to give our customers an experience they’ll never forget.
Our employees thrive in situations that require demonstrating our core values: About You Customer is King Willingness to Shovel Snow Be the Buffalo Every Vortex product that leaves our door is covered by our Very Important Promise (VIP) Warranty.
The Vortex VIP Warranty simply means, if you ever have a concern, issue or want to order a Vortex product, you will be met with a customer experience that will exceed all expectations! Our promise is unlimited, unconditional and lasts a lifetime.
Whether your Vortex role is in Sales, Customer Service, IT, Marketing, Finance, NPD or Operations, every day starts with supporting that promise and PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST! *Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
*This is a full-time, onsite position, working in Barneveld, WI.