Finance Analyst - Corporate Functions

United States

Full-time

Remote

$4,500/mo - $7,333.70/mo

Entry Level

Ferguson is a leading supplier of quality products across various industries, seeking a high-performing Finance Analyst to join their Corporate Finance team. This role involves delivering financial insights, reporting, and analysis to support business decision-making and requires interaction with senior leadership.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver accurate and timely recurring financial reports, including daily and deliverables
Produce and maintain daily sales reporting, ensuring data integrity and highlighting key trends and variances
Analyze financial performance versus budget and prior periods, identifying drivers, risks, and opportunities
Develop and automate reporting tools to improve efficiency and data transparency
Support the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes, including data gathering, modeling, and validation
Partner with business stakeholders to understand assumptions and incorporate them into financial projections
Assist with scenario analysis and “what-if” modeling to support business planning
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and clearly communicate key drivers
Support ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives as required by leadership
Identify trends and proactively suggest recommendations to improve financial performance
Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across reporting systems
Work with large datasets to clean, validate, and reconcile data from sources
Continuously find opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting processes
Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools
Partner with teams across Business Finance, Acquisitions, Accounting, and other functions to gather insights and align reporting
Serve as a key liaison between finance and business partners
Build strong relationships to support a collaborative and insightful finance function

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
1–3 years of relevant experience in finance, FP&A, or related analytical roles
Strong financial competence and understanding of financial statements and key metrics
Sophisticated proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly meticulous with a focus on accuracy
Naturally curious and willing to dig into data to uncover insights
Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Confidentiality and high ethical standards
Collaborative team player with the ability to influence cross-functional partners

Preferred

Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Gemini, or similar) to enhance analysis, automate tasks, and improve productivity
Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools
Exposure to Anaplan or other financial planning systems
Experience with ERP systems or financial reporting tools
Familiarity with data automation tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.)

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
Mental health coverage
Gender affirming and family building benefits
Paid parental leave
Associate discounts
Community involvement opportunities
Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a leading source of quality supplies for a variety of industries.

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