Business Analyst

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Company Profile

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hard goods/related products, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Business Analyst who will be responsible for providing business support for Director FP&A, VP-Finance, and the Field organization.

Assist in Regional Company P&L analysis and trends, budgeting and forecasting, pricing analysis, customer and segment profitability, same-store sales, sales by major product group, margin analysis, operating cost analysis, capital expenditures, acquisition analysis and due diligence, inventory management, cylinder/asset management, certain compliance related activities, and other ad hoc projects.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or a related degree field required.
• In lieu of a degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered.

Work Experience

• Possess prior demonstrated financial accounting or analysis experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Prior experience should include working with different departments and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyzes product price increase processes and provides support and analysis for sales and marketing related to customer price realization (i.e., measurement of periodic price increases and other pricing initiatives designed to enhance profitability).
• Assists in acquisition due diligence and integration.
• Assists in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Assists with field audit activities regarding internal controls, SOP compliance, and SOX compliance, as needed.
• Extensive analysis of monthly location level P&L results; including determination of trends, finding cost reduction opportunities, and monitoring and assisting in compliance with budget and cost efficiency programs.
• Prepares analyses and computations related to local compensation programs, including gain sharing and various commission programs.
• Provide support in various data analysis projects (by utilizing BW or SAP reporting tools to pull and manipulate large sets of data for various ad hoc projects)
• Reports and analyzes financial and operating metrics, such as same-store sales, gross margins, operating expenses, asset utilization, capital expenditures, etc.
• Responsible for compliance with Company policies and procedures at the local level, evaluating and providing feedback for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Utilizes the various business reports and metrics to evaluate, interpret, and provide critical information in support of strategic and operating decisions
• Works closely with the Director FP&A and Division finance support teams to better understand historical financial results, trends and validate forecast assumptions.
• May perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong computer skills specifically include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. (Proficiency in Microsoft Access is a plus)
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures which are applicable to this position’s responsibilities.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers benefits that include Medical, Dental, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and much more.

Employer’s Statement

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.