Financial Analyst

Liberty Furniture, located in the Atlanta Metro area, has been at the forefront of the furniture-making industry, deemed as one of the leading brands in the market, and has been creating beautiful, high-quality wood furniture and items since 1992.

At Liberty Furniture, we live and foster a culture of hard work, fairness, and integrity, investing in the latest technology tools to enable performance. We utilize lean principles to continually improve our processes, providing best-in‑class customer experience. We invest in our people with open communication, empowerment, and trust towards achieving our company goals together across all business verticals. When it comes to Liberty, Quality is the company's mantra with great selection, style and construction as seen in the passion with 30 years of service to our customers.

Department:
Finance/Accounting

Report To: VP, Finance/Accounting

Job Type: Full‑time

The Financial Analyst will support the finance department by providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic recommendations to support business decisions and drive organizational growth.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
• Develop, analyze, and interpret financial data to process actionable insights and recommendations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and bank projections.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Strategic Financial Management:
• Support senior management in strategic planning, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
• Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate business opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to access the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
• Lead preparation of the annual manager’s meeting.

• Monitor financial performance against targets and provide regular updates to management (e.g. cash flow, excess inventory, ocean freight accrual).
• Identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and management reports to track financial performance.

• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support various business initiatives and projects.
• Participate in special projects, including mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, and cost‑saving initiatives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Excellent Microsoft Office and Excel skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2-5 years’ experience
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
• Great Plains ERP, SQL query writing, Crystal Reports, and Planful Financial Planning Software ideal.