FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

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We help our clients navigate in this new era where brands must transform their marketing and advertising strategies in order to effectively engage and connect with their customers and their communities anywhere in the world.

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We are looking for a responsible Finance and Operations Coordinator to analyze and offer advice for all of our financial issues.

A successful Finance and Operations Coordinator in our company uses financial management knowledge to perform cost analyses, prepare budget reports and evaluate current accounting trends. You should also advise our senior management team on potential acquisitions and strategic decisions in alignment with business objectives and legislation.

Ultimately, you should recommend, design and monitor short-term and long-term investment strategies for our company.  The basic duties of a Finance and Operations Coordinator are to manage the flow of a workplace and optimize day-to-day activities. The role involves tasks like analyzing business operations and identifying customer needs in order to bring the two closer together. Operations Specialists are detail-oriented people with the ability to look at the bigger picture.

Finance and Operations Coordinators typically have a high level of job satisfaction due to the integral role they play in the success of the company and the satisfaction of the customers. The job outlook remains positive as the employment opportunities for Operations Coordinators are expected to continue to grow.\

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Track and Analyze Reports

In order to determine where improvements can be made in business procedures, the Finance and Operations Coordinator is responsible for tracking and analyzing important reports. 

Examples of such reports are budgets, operation activity, and department metrics. The Finance and Operations Coordinator will use them to determine trends and variances and identify areas in which positive changes can be made.

2. Identify Customer Needs

In order to create an accurate depiction of business objectives, it is essential that a Finance and Operations Coordinator identifies the needs of the customer. They can achieve this by observing the consumers, collecting surveys and then analyzing customer feedback.

3. Develop Improvement Plan

Once reports have been analyzed and customers’ needs have been determined, the Finance and Operations Coordinator can take the next step of developing an improvement plan. The goal of this plan is to align efficient business operations with customer satisfaction. This plan can include things like updating computer software, implementing a new Web presence and adjusting customer service protocol.

4. Assist Departments with Change

Once the Finance and Operations Coordinator has decided on the most beneficial course of action, they must decide the role that each different company department must play. It is up to them to communicate to each segment what is expected of them, and how the changes will affect their current roles. The Finance and Operations Coordinator serves as the liaison between all departments to achieve a cohesive end result.

5. Operations Specialist Skills

Finance and Operations Coordinators are very analytical in their thought processes, always using data to determine how adjustments and changes may affect the big picture. While they are able to focus on the long-term result, as Operations Specialists they are also able to narrow the scope enough to see what can be done today to get there.

Core Skills: 

• Skills with use of Microsoft Word Office Suite, such as Word and Excel

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills

• Collaborative worker and team building ability

Advanced Skills: 

• Experience with advanced computer systems, such as Oracle, Salesforce, HTML

• Able to work under a flexible schedule

• Knowledge of content management systems

• 3+ years as a Financial Coordinator, Financial Specialist, Financial Analyst or relevant role

• BS or Masters’ degree in Finance, Economics or related field

• Familiarity with finance and statistical analysis software

• Understanding of financial and accounting principles

• An ability to analyze market trends and provide data-based advice

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

• An ability to present and explain investment information and financial plans

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and change priorities on a dime

• Proven ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong sense of integrity and discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately

• Excellent organizational skills

• Additional qualification (e.g. CPA or CFA) a plus

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT http://www.smartrecruiters.com/SixSpokeMedia