Job Description

The Business Analyst works closely with senior management to cover a broad range of responsibilities, adds measurable value to support sales and business managers. He/she is responsible for preparing financial updates, providing strategic guidance, financial planning and analysis. Further, the position will coordinate with other departments to streamline process or work on special projects. The position will assist in driving the performance of the company in a broad range of operational and strategic areas. Strong analytical skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaboration with peers in all functional areas are essential to the success of this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare monthly financial reporting and customer profitability report. Review key metrics of the monthly reporting to effectively measure financial and operational performance.
• Conduct a round table discussion with business units and sales teams to present the monthly financial results, review corporate strategies, product roadmap, market highlights, and customer update. Analyze the actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial information as well as key performance indicators and strategic direction of the company.
• Prepare the profitability report by product line to assist business managers in reaching the goals in driving the profitability and/or market share.
• Provide market update and prepare competitor analysis.
• Analyze company’s financials to provide ratio analysis and prepare the enterprise valuation.
• Work with Credit to review and analyze customers’ financial reports to provide update on credit/risk analysis.
• Review new sales contracts, perform scenario analysis and feasibility study.
• Work with Accounting Specialist team for problem solving, process improvements and provide key metrics and analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive business/financial experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey analytical results in simplified and actionable reports, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills – ability to organize, plan and develop solutions to complex issues.
• Familiar with the mass market in the technology and consumer electronics industry
• Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to conduct solid analysis, make well-informed, objective and evidence-based decisions.
• Self-motivated with ability to influence, motivate, challenge, and inspire confidence among others.
• Some international and domestic travel may be required.
• MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
• PowerBI, Cognos or JDE experience a plus

Company Description

About Kingston Technology: Kingston has grown to be the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the Best Companies to Work for in America by Fortune magazine, Kingston's tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in employees is essential and that each individual employee is a vital part of the company's success. Kingston serves an international network of distributors, resellers, retailers and OEM customers on six continents. The company also provides contract manufacturing and supply chain management services for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs. We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), a choice of PPO or HMO medical and dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance, EAP and more. Kingston Quality Kingston takes pride in its proactive role in verifying the quality and reliability of the components used in Kingston products. Kingston memory is designed and built with components that are purchased from qualified suppliers that meet Kingston's high-quality standards. Kingston has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994. Kingston has not only obtained this high standard certification, but it has maintained and improved its process to adapt to the demanding memory industry. Combining one of the most extensive and stringent testing processes in the memory industry, an exceptional free tech support center and a consistent roll-out of innovative technologies, Kingston Technology has continually set industry standards of quality and reliability throughout its history.