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Financial Analyst, Corporate Development

Birmingham, Alabama

Job Type: On-Site

Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Brand: Motion
Job ID: R24_0000032217
Status: Full time

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Employee Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, life and disability insurance, as well as campus health and wellness programs

  • Paid time off, eight company holidays and flexible work schedules available

  • Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities

  • 401(k) Plan with competitive employer matching

  • Onsite cafeteria, coffee stations and break rooms

  • Employee discounts, including NAPA parts, entertainment, technology, appliances, event tickets and more

Job Description

Financial Analyst, Corporate Development

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Financial Analyst, Corporate Development supports Motion Industries’ strategic corporate development activities related to Strategic Planning, Acquisitions, and Competitive Intelligence. This role engages with all levels throughout the organization to drive strategic initiatives and coordinate/facilitate the acquisition process across Motion’s operating groups. The Financial Analyst, Corporate Development will develop in-depth financial, strategic, and operational analyses for the organization.

JOB DUTIES

  • Manages the compilation of competitor data and monitoring of competitor strategies and news.
  • Prepares and distributes competitor intelligence reports.
  • Monitors and develops summary reports for end markets, industry trends, and economic indicators.
  • Assists the development of the corporate strategic plan and other planning documents across operating groups.
  • Supports the development of standardized strategic planning tools to foster consistency over time and across groups.
  • Assists with acquisition pipeline coordination and management.
  • Develops financial, operational, and strategic assessments of potential acquisitions and dispositions, including forecasting, financial valuation, ROI, ROIC, ROA, accretion/dilution, sensitivity analysis, and multi-scenario modeling.
  • Assists with coordination of the acquisition process and due diligence support across business units and functional support groups.
  • Assists with the planning and execution of post-acquisition integration efforts.
  • Manages timelines and projects, builds, and manages relationships, and collaborates across all levels of the company.
  • Performs one-off special project evaluations as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics from an accredited institution and two (2) to five (5) years of financial planning and analysis, financial forecasting, or corporate finance or an equivalent combination. A master's degree is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Strong financial acumen with technical and analytical skills in financial statements and modeling.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, trial balance, general ledger, and ERP operating and financial systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to research companies/markets/industries, compile data, and consolidate the salient data points in a succinct methodology that draws conclusions and offers insight for action.
  • Ability to explain findings and results confidently and succinctly.
  • Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including an ability to work effectively with a diverse team in a variety of situations.
  • Able to allocate time effectively, work well under pressure, handle multiple demands and competing priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional travel.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: CPA or CFA is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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