Financial Analyst

Company: Bellwether Coffee
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: Berkeley, CAAbout usHeadquartered in Berkeley, CA, Bellwether Coffee is a venture-backed, high-growth tech company working hard to positively transform the coffee industry: making it more accessible and sustainable for our planet and our communities. We're a diverse team of coffee industry veterans, entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, human-centered designers, and people-focused rule-breakers who have a passion for making the "impossible" a reality.What we doOur revolutionary zero-emissions, electric commercial coffee roaster uses clean technology and does not require gas lines or expensive ventilation. It's the most consistent and controllable roaster available, the lowest carbon footprint commercial roaster ever made, and was designed by coffee people who want a better future for coffee roasting. Our roasting platform allows Bellwether customers to easily and responsibly source green coffee from incredible coffee farms around the world, expertly roast using artisan-crafted roast profiles (or create their own), and share fresh, delicious coffee just the way their customers like it.About youYou are a crucial member of the team. You're an integrity-driven person who enjoys solving problems, rapidly adapts to change, and thoughtfully shares your progress and ideas with the team. You have a sense of urgency with everything you do without compromising quality and detail. You're naturally empathetic and deeply committed to the equitable treatment of all people everywhere.About the position The Financial Analyst is a data enthusiast who is a key member of the Finance team and an integral cross-functional partner. Bellwether seeks to create an inclusive and dynamic team environment where people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives can thrive and have an impact. This job posting captures what we're generally looking for in this role, but we more than likely missed attributes or skills you have that could make you a great fit, so if this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply!Key Responsibilities – What success looks like

• Provide analytical support for month-end close including detailed analysis on drivers and key variances to budget/forecast.
• Consolidating and analyzing financial and operational data to inform decision-making.
• Perform monthly operating and capital expense reviews with budget owners.
• Publish periodic reports of company financial results including trends, insights, and recommended areas of focus.
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that improve data quality and compliance.
• Update and maintain budget and forecast models and prepare templates for budget owners.
• Partner with internal team members to provide support with ROI analysis, building business cases, and using data to inform their decisions.
• Participate in company-wide KPI, reporting, and dashboard initiatives.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, operations, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and budgeting.
  • NetSuite experience required, experience with and strong knowledge of NetSuite reporting, saved searches.
  • Solid understanding of financial modeling, operational metrics, and accounting concepts.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Data visualization or BI software experience - Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
  • Ability to interpret, organize and analyze data from multiple sources independently and communicate findings to various audiences - from peers to top executives.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 is required before commencing work onsite at Bellwether Headquarters.Desired Qualifications
    • Familiarity and/or experience with Salesforce and SQL
    • Coffee industry and Manufacturing experience are a plusWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law.

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