Financial Advisor Trainee Jobs in Anderson, SC (NOW HIRING)

We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support business performance through insightful reporting, planning, and analysis. This position works closely with leaders across commercial and product-focused teams to guide decisions, improve financial visibility, and strengthen operational results. The role is well suited for a finance specialist who is comfortable balancing recurring deliverables with project-based initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with leaders in sales, marketing, and product management to translate business goals into financial plans and performance insights.
• Support the monthly close cycle by preparing analyses, reviewing results, and helping deliver timely management reporting.
• Lead forecasting and annual budgeting activities for the assigned business area, ensuring assumptions are well documented and aligned with operating plans.
• Maintain financial data and reporting tools that enable accurate margin, profitability, and performance analysis across the business unit.
• Produce recurring financial summaries and on-demand analysis to help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to quarterly operational finance reviews by assembling key metrics, explaining performance drivers, and preparing presentation materials.
• Perform profit and loss variance analysis, identify the causes behind deviations, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen accuracy, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in finance-related projects, including enhancements to reporting platforms and implementation of financial software solutions.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally within a large corporate environment.
• Strong capability in financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance review.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Access.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment with multiple reporting units, as well as exposure to enterprise financial systems such as Hyperion Financial Management, is preferred.