Finance Analyst

The primary job functions are developing detailed business models, preparing short-range and long-range financial projections and annual budgets, and providing financial analysis and key decision support to the VP of Finance, Director of Finance and other functional departments of the Company's operations. A capable candidate will be a solid team player with a strong work ethic.

Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):

• Assist in development and analysis of the forecast and budget processes
• Consolidate monthly and quarterly results and prepare financial reports
• Prepare P&L statements and analyze month end variances, comparing results to budget & prior year
• Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
• Track and report capital expenditures variances versus budget
• Build sophisticated business models for planning, performance measurement, and to drive sound decision making for store growth and acquisitions
• Streamline systems to improve ability to analyze complex data and make recommendations
• Increase productivity by developing automated reports, and coordinating information requirements
• Clearly and concisely communicate financial information to non-financial managers
• Anticipate organization's analytical needs and act proactively

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance (equivalent experience substitutable)
• 2+ years of related professional experience
• Experience with SQL, BI Applications (PowerBI, Tableau, MicroStrategy), and Planning Applications (BPC, Smartview, Cognos) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience independently developing financial and operational models to support major business initiatives
• Ability to import/organize/analyze large data sets from disparate sources
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Self-starter with ability to thrive working independently and in a team environment

Preferred:

• MBA
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP; CPA
• FP&A experience
• Dynamics AX, Microstrategy, and Oracle Smart View experience (or similar systems experience)
• Relational database & SQL experience

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate:$55,000 - $65,000/yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.