Senior Financial Analyst - Business Analysis Job

Location: Corporate Headquarters-Richfield, MN, US


Senior Financial Analyst - Business Analysis

The Business Analysis team supports our Enterprise growth strategies by providing analytical support to enhance current operational efficiency, and to identify and leverage strategic growth opportunities.

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for taking a lead role in business case development that delivers significant economic value to the Enterprise. This will include market analysis, competitive positioning, financial viability, and ensuring strategic fit within our brand and capabilities. The position will support initiatives across multiple functions at all levels within the Domestic and International organizations and will work either independently or within a small team to quickly address opportunities. The analysis will include a presentation of actionable recommendations to Sr. Management that materially impact the Enterprise's value to shareholders.

Qualified candidates should have previous in-depth experience in applying advanced financial, analytical and strategic methodology to evaluate and solve complex business problems. Candidates should also be comfortable with ambiguity, independent thought, managing multiple priorities, and possess strong written and oral communications skills. Ideal candidates will be results oriented, possess strong drive, and demonstrate proven leadership ability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

50% Analysis of business problems

15% Project and scope planning

15% Deliver results to Leadership

10% Identification of new business opportunities

10% Participate in ongoing training in the Business Analysis Academy

**No relocation available.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree

3 or more years of financial and/or business analysis experience

Intermediate knowledge of integrated financial statement analysis (IS, BS, CF) and valuation methods (NPV, DCF, EVA)

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience presenting to Management

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

MBA

3 or more years of business valuation experience

Retail experience

Valuation & Contractual Structuring experience

Previous work experience with a national management consulting firm

Job: Accounting/Finance
Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield
Organization:Best Buy US Corporate
Job Type: Regular/Full-Time
Job Posting: Oct 23, 2009

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