Financial Analyst

Who we are

Rituals are at the heart of all cultures. They are social, they are instinctive, and they are above all, shared. At AIR, our aim is to bring customer-centric, innovation-led and digitally-amplified approaches to inhalation rituals for all communities and societies. Through the development of advanced, clean technologies and placing people at the heart of our inventions, we are crafting products that will revolutionize our industry. We are looking for passionate, dynamic, and bold innovators to join us on the journey as we look to disrupt and advance an industry in pursuit of furthering the bonds of social connection.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will primarily support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis, while also providing support for accounting and month-end close activities.

The position will partner with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional business teams to analyze financial results, explain variances, identify risks and opportunities, and provide insights to support business decisions. The role will also support financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.

The position is based in Charlotte, NC and requires working in the office four days per week.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working with functional leaders and budget owners to collect and consolidate input.
• Prepare variance analysis and communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to Finance and business stakeholders.
• Assist with P&L, revenue, pricing, volume, trade incentives, margin, and expense analysis.
• Support monthly financial reporting and analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Maintain and update cash flow transactions and support cash flow forecasting to ensure accurate and timely cash reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models and reporting tools to support business decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on financial analysis, ROI evaluations, pricing, and other business initiatives.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and account reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit requests and provide required financial documentation.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities

• MS365 Dynamics or similar ERP advanced user experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on advanced Excel capabilities and financial modeling experience.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting external audits.

AIR offers a rich full benefit package to include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• STD, LTD, & Life
• Generous paid time off & company-paid holidays

Tagged as: Excel, Financial Modeling, Forecasting