GMS is the company that provides the management, accounting, human resources, and marketing support for the group of companies in southern California known as Gold’s Gym SoCal. Gold’s Gym SoCal holds rights to the development of all Gold’s Gym franchises from San Luis Obispo, California down to the Mexican border. Currently, Gold’s Gym SoCal is comprised of 16 locations with a new gym opening in early 2018 in the Glendale Galleria. To learn more about Gold’s Gym SoCal, go to http://www.goldsgym.com/socal/
We are looking for a Financial Data Analyst who will work from our office in Northridge, CA. Our aggressive growth plans are contingent upon finding the right person to fill this role who will be a commitment to our vision, and who has a passion for customer service, a desire to influence change, and the necessary business acumen to help drive our reporting efficiencies and visibility to our key stakeholders.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Data Analyst will be responsible for strategic planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and day to day analytics and reporting. In addition, the person in this position will work hand in hand with our Sales Team, Operation Leaders, and other members of the accounting team in order to provide financial analytics that drive business results in support of the short-term and long-term goals. This position does include some day-to-day reporting and compiling of input into the company’s ERP. The right person will find a way to reduce the manual aspects of the current processes by developing data imports etc. to effectively improve process flows and minimize data errors.
Education & Experience:
B.A. in Finance or Accounting plus five years of relevant experience. Proven history in analytics and data analysis.
Essential Functions:
Provide decision support by financial modeling, business case analysis, and financial/management reporting.
Gather, compile, analyze, prepare and summarize data for complex financial projects/subjects such as planning, formulating and conducting financial studies to define performance plans for short and long-range business segment goals.
Evaluate financial implications of specific business decisions/opportunities and advises management accordingly to ensure targeted financial performance achievement.
Exercise judgment to recommend the appropriate course of action and prepare business projections based on sound financial analysis.
Participates in the development of strategic and operational objectives that are aligned to Corporate and Group strategic objectives
Create analysis using existing Business Information systems to drive the financial performance of the business segment
Assist in the monthly closing process in conjunction with the Accounting team
Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan, forecast, and prior year
Drives group forecasting process through collaboration across the business
Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making
Apply external perspective and maintain knowledge of the segment’s competitive environment, market conditions, customers, and profit drivers.
Provide concise and effective communication of financial results in a timely manner
Lead the continuous improvement of systems, tools, and methodologies across the Finance function and throughout the segment.
Work across organizational boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, division, or corporate objectives
Support process of ensuring that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including; data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems, and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations.
Solve controls issues at the “root cause” and create broad organizational learning.
Maintain independence in the view and assessment of the business control environment.
Metrics and KPI calculations and posting
Work with CFO on Capital and other Financial Budgeting
Compilation of monthly financial reports in alignment with the monthly deliverables calendar.
Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
Financial Management
Technical Capacity
Business Acumen
Communication Proficiency
Ethical Conduct
Problem Solving/Analysis
Intellectually Curious
Strategic Thinking
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Excellent benefits incl. medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, supplemental insurance through AFLAC, sick time, and vacation.
Job Type: Salaried, Full-time – extended work hours if required to meet deadlines.
Required experience:
Finance: 5 years
Accounting: 5 years
Financial Analysis: 5 years
Gym Management Services is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.