About this role
Job Summary:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities for assigned areas of the business. Primary Functions
Budgeting & Forecasting
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and related financial analysis including working with the sales team and corporate overhead team leads to build and maintain driver-based budgeting models. • Assist with maintaining planning models and forecasting tools, including Workday Adaptive Planning. • Prepare headcount reporting and analyze variances against budget and forecast. • Assist in the development of supporting schedules, reports, presentations, and analyses for Finance leadership. • Collaborate with the Accounting team to support month-end close and reporting activities.
Reporting & Analysis
• Monthly Reporting: Partner with Accounting in the preparation of monthly financial reports and management reporting packages. • KPIs: Support the development and maintenance of KPI reporting for business functions and cost centers. • Variance Analysis: Analyze variances between actual results, budgets/projections, and forecasts to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Prepare routine financial analyses and provide insights into business performance. • Cost Center Review: Support cost center managers by helping monitor spending, headcount, and operational metrics. • Prepare monthly sales commission calculations and review results with the sales team, resolving discrepancies and obtaining relevant approvals before payout.
Secondary Functions
• Develop effective working relationships across departments and serve as a business partner to internal stakeholders. • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. • Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other Finance and FP&A initiatives as assigned. • Gain exposure to financial systems and reporting tools such as NetSuite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Power BI. • Other duties as needed
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required. • 0- 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related analytical role; internship experience desired (XPEL Internship preferred). • Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial concepts. • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or financial analysis activities. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite. • Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired, such as NetSuite, Onestream and PowerBI • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.