Financial Analyst

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise - from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company's commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

General Description: The Financial Analyst assists with financial reporting, operational reporting, decision support, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analytical support for Liberty Tire Recycling. This position is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and distribution of internal financial and operational reports that support business leaders, the sales organization, finance leadership, and executive management. The Financial Analyst works closely with cross-functional departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data, providing meaningful insights that drive strategic decision-making and business performance. This role serves as a principal user of the company's business intelligence system and acts as a power user, supporting reporting initiatives, maintaining data integrity, and identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and business visibility. Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial and operational reporting.
• Maintain trend analyses, dashboards, and key performance metrics.
• Monitor and analyze variances to budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.
• Provide financial support and produce ad hoc analyses for business managers and department leaders.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Prepare financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Coordinate and prepare presentation materials for Board of Directors meetings.
• Coordinate and prepare financial presentations for banks, investors, and executive leadership meetings.
• Partner with operations, sales, and other departments to obtain and validate required financial and operational information.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of semi-annual management meetings.
• Prepare pricing, profitability, margin, and volume analyses for sales leaders.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial and operational data analysis.
• Serve as a power user and primary vendor contact for the business intelligence system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting, analytics, and business processes.
• Maintain reporting documentation and ensure the accuracy and consistency of reporting outputs.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, business analytics, or related experience.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas, lookups, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.
• Experience with ERP software and/or business intelligence, reporting, or OLAP systems.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into meaningful business insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to a variety of audiences.

Requirements:

• Travel is minimal and may include attendance at semi-annual management meetings and business intelligence system training.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during budgeting, forecasting, month-end, and other key reporting periods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.