AP Data Analyst

The Analyst will perform key functions around:
- Analyzing business reports used to identify fraud and abuse.
- Provide timely analysis on inventory shrink, investigations, audits, and training for leadership.
- Conduct franchise financial risk assessments and audits.
- Processing invoices and payments for the AP department.
- Tracking and reporting on budgets, restitution and shrink.
- Develop presentations, supporting materials, spreadsheets and models.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maximize effectiveness and efficiency of current data sources
• Perform work on specific projects, including the identification, analysis, and communication of insightful perspectives and actionable recommendations
• Develop presentations, supporting materials, spreadsheets and models
• Provide data, maps, and analysis on stores, regions, and/or markets as requested
• Build strong relationships by collaborating with team members, manager, and business partners to insure that business and project goals are met
• Produce and present executive briefs for implementation
• Conduct franchise audits to assess compliance with contractual obligations and financial reporting requirements
• Proactively provide periodic updates to management and the departmental leadership team regarding status of audits and other projects in process


ANALYTICAL:
• Generate and analyze exception reports utilizing current data sources to detect fraud and develop investigations
• Perform risk assessments for franchise operations and recommend corrective actions to mitigate identified risks
• Analyze financial statements and operational data from franchise locations to identify irregularities or performance gaps
• Predictive-based reporting research and analysis

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics or related field
• Strong analytical, auditing and data management skills
• Knowledge of exception-based and predictive analytics
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment


The AP Analyst has the role of collecting and analyzing POS, Franchise and retail data for analytical auditing and reporting. This includes data extraction and analysis from multiple data sources within the Company as well as collaboration and communication with various departments.