Financial Analyst

Company Overview

Established in 1952, Marsden offers comprehensive facility services to clients nationwide. We provide clients with high-quality and professional services including janitorial, security, HVAC, calibration, emergency response, and facility management services. Our hiring philosophy is rooted in the idea that we want our employees to grow and be successful with our organization. We believe in our employees. We invest in our employees. A career at Marsden means a career with a Company that will support your growth.

Job Summary

The Finance Analyst is responsible for analyzing and evaluating the company’s financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role collaborates closely with the operations, accounting, accounts receivable, and finance teams to ensure success. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, grow, and gain a deep understanding of how their contributions positively impact the organization. With a passion for helping others comprehend their financial performance, the Finance Analyst will provide insights that drive informed decisions for sustainable business outcomes. Strong problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Financial:

• Assist in month-end accounting close process
• Assist operations and sales with pricing services
• Review and process billing/account changes (labor, billing rates, etc.)
• Create reports for operations to facilitate business performance
• Manual billing creation/review
• As needed, assist operations in review of job cost profitability and identify areas of opportunity
• Supports business needs and financial success by performing additional duties as determined by the finance manager

AR and Collections:

• Collaborate with the centralized AR department to ensure timely and accurate customer billing.
• Assist the accounts receivable team by addressing inquiries related to collection issues or developments, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of any billing concerns.

Process Improvement:

• Identify, analyze, and recommend improvements to forecasting processes and other operational procedures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial factors impacting performance are understood and integrated into operational strategies.
• Serve as a resource for operations, enhancing their financial knowledge and understanding of financial impact.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial/accounting principles, and operational processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to educate others.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and seeing tasks through to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).

Experience and Education Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 1 years of experience in a related role (5 years of experience if no applicable degree)

Business Conduct:

• Commits to behave in compliance with the company’s values and Code of Conduct.
• Builds a culture of work safety and lead by example with one’s own safe behavior.
• Ensures one’s own compliance with the Company’s published Operating Standards (professional, sales, Management and Execs only).
• Treats co-workers with respect and approaches conflict with positive intent and professionalism.
• Asks questions to understand why we do what we do and how we do it – champions change when improvements can be made.

EEO Statement

Marsden Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.