Financial Analyst

**Job Summary:** The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities for assigned areas of the business. **Primary Functions** **Budgeting & Forecasting** * Support the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and related financial analysis including working with the sales team and corporate overhead team leads to build and maintain driver-based budgeting models. * Assist with maintaining planning models and forecasting tools, including Workday Adaptive Planning. * Prepare headcount reporting and analyze variances against budget and forecast. * Assist in the development of supporting schedules, reports, presentations, and analyses for Finance leadership. * Collaborate with the Accounting team to support month-end close and reporting activities. **Reporting & Analysis** * Monthly Reporting: Partner with Accounting in the preparation of monthly financial reports and management reporting packages. * KPIs: Support the development and maintenance of KPI reporting for business functions and cost centers. * Variance Analysis: Analyze variances between actual results, budgets/projections, and forecasts to ensure accurate financial reporting. * Prepare routine financial analyses and provide insights into business performance. * Cost Center Review: Support cost center managers by helping monitor spending, headcount, and operational metrics. * Prepare monthly sales commission calculations and review results with the sales team, resolving discrepancies and obtaining relevant approvals before payout.     **Secondary Functions** * Develop effective working relationships across departments and serve as a business partner to internal stakeholders. * Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. * Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other Finance and FP&A initiatives as assigned. * Gain exposure to financial systems and reporting tools such as NetSuite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Power BI. * Other duties as needed  **Basic Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required. * 0- 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related analytical role; internship experience desired (XPEL Internship preferred). * Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial concepts. * Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or financial analysis activities. * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite. * Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired, such as NetSuite, Onestream and PowerBI * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. * Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly. * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.