Junior Financial Analyst

Maxwood Furniture is a rapidly growing furniture company with an expanding portfolio of brands including Max & Lily, Plank + Beam, and Maxtrix. Since launching over two decades ago, we've built multiple sales channels across DTC websites and third-party marketplaces. We're passionate about designing inspiring, on-trend furniture that brings customers' home décor dreams to life.

We are seeking a new member to join our Finance team. Are you ready to be part of something amazing?

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Jr. Financial Analyst to support our Financial Reporting and Analytics team in compiling and disseminating a range of financial data. This team member will be responsible for pulling and updating a variety of reports, working cross functionally with teams relying on timely data, and being comfortable with short-term projects. This role has a great deal of room for self-expression, and success will be highly visible to company leaders.

What You’ll Do

• Collect data from multiple data repositories and transform it into usable formats for nonfinancial teams and leadership
• Assist in analyzing company financial trends, team KPI metrics, and performance at a micro and macro level
• Help prepare company forecasting models
• Support company monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Prepare general financial modeling within Excel or other data visualization tools
• Perform financial administrative tasks (expense tracking, reconciliations, etc.)
• Collaborate on financial reports and communicate with teams and stakeholders outside of finance
• Complete short-term projects and Ad Hoc assignments

What Success Looks Like

• Take over preparation and communication of financial reports, and field requests that come from the organization
• Detect and communicate errors and anomalies in the financial reporting structure
• Complete or escalate Ad Hoc requests as appropriate on a case by case basis
• Search for areas of improvement and communicate them with team leads
• Communicate effectively with leaders when competing deadlines need to be prioritized
• Build trust within the organization as a representative of the finance team

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a relevant business field
• Experience within the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word, Etc.)
• A detail-oriented and solution-first mindset
• Comfortable learning and understanding new financial reporting tools
• Willingness to present high-level financials to a group and field resulting questions/defend the point being made
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take the non-negotiables of the role while also blending in personal experience and ideas

Nice To Have

• Experience with SQL or Microsoft Azure
• Prior experience working in a ERP system (Netsuite preferred)
• DTC Ecommerce Experience
• Prior experience working with strict deadlines or financial month-end close

Core Competencies

• Excel skills, including experience with advanced formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and data visualization for financial modeling, budgeting, and reporting
• Ability to build and interpret basic models and financial data to identify trends, variances, and insights
• Understanding of Reconciliations, cost analysis, and cash flow management
• Experience diagnosing financial issues and proposing solutions
• Expertise in ensuring accuracy in data handling and reporting
• Proficient in translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for management
• Ability to meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to compliance standards

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Location

Charleston, SC (Daniel Island)