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Business Analyst

IDI Distributors

Job Description

Financial Analyst Job Description

Insulation Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our IDI Corporate team.  This position prepares sales and operations analysis and reports including segment, product, and project revenue, margin, and profitability analysis to ensure that
business decisions maximize financial performance generating growth. Additional duties may be required as assigned.

The ideal candidate must be able to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

  • Create and effective environment for sharing relevant information by providing decision support to sales, marketing and operations functions through analysis and reporting
  • Update, support and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data and
     processes
  • Facilitate analysis and decision making by writing reports with quality business data obtain from GP Report Writer, SSRS, and SmartList Builder.
  • Recommend and assist with implementation of changes to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, improve cash flow and take advantage of opportunities.
  • Prepare Product and Business Segment revenue, margin and profitability analysis, focusing on key revenue and cost drivers
  • Create financial models and analysis of sales and service relatedexpenses to improve margin or support contract negotiations.

Financial Analyst Job Qualifications

As a Financial Analyst for Insulation Distributors, you must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team and have a professional, customer-focused attitude.  You must also be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people.  

  • Familiarity with core financial and distribution modules, project accounting, field service and business portal a big plus
  • Demonstrated skill with MS SQL Server
  • Solid understanding of the underlying table structure within Dynamics
  • Report writing experience using GP Report Writer, SSRS, and SmartList Builder

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting
  • 2+ years of experience in financial reporting systems, Dynamics GP version 10 or higher experience preferred
  • A strong understanding of finance, strategic planning; and sales processes a plus
  • Exceptional skills in data analysis, communication, & problem solving
  • Able to analyze and synthesize complex information to drive business decisions
  • Strong work ethic with high performance standards
  • Willingness to productively challenge status quo and offer new approaches and ideas by anticipating future trends and their potential impact.

Since 1979 Insulation Distributors has been a leading national distributor to the insulation contractor market throughout the U.S. with 31 locations nationwide. IDI is a family owned and operated American business that takes pride in offering the highest-quality products and services at the most cost-effective prices in the industry. This special relationship with our customers has allowed us to build a successful operation that is prepared to handle specific needs of contractors in the residential, commercial and industrial markets. Part of IDI's commitment to quality stems from our association with the leading fiber glass manufacturer in the world, Owens-Corning, which has been serving the insulation industry with scientific expertise, product research and development for more than 70 years.

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Job Location
8303 Audubon Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Additional Job Details
Employment Type:
Full Time

Salary range:
$50,000 – $60,000