Ashley Furniture Industries

Senior Financial Analyst

MESQUITE, TXPosted 18 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Ashley Furniture Industries

  • Job overview

    The Senior Financial Analyst at Ashley Furniture Industries plays a key role in supporting management with budgeting, financial statements, and analysis to impact the company's bottom line.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves preparing budgets, financial statements, conducting financial analysis, supporting Ashley Distribution Services operations, and working on cross-functional teams with confidential information.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers health, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and holidays including birthday off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, wellness centers, telehealth, 401(k) with profit sharing, and life insurance.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (preferred), at least 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, and a background in logistics is highly preferred.

  • Career development

    Ashley Furniture promotes a growth mindset with professional development opportunities and a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company culture values honesty, integrity, passion, discipline, continuous improvement, and a growth-focused mindset, fostering a caring and dynamic work environment.

  • Company information

    Ashley Furniture Industries is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings globally, known for innovation, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Human Resources team supporting Ashley Distribution Services, working collaboratively in a caring community environment.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers unique access to cross-functional teams and involvement in confidential operations within a leading global furniture manufacturer.

Company overview

Ashley Furniture Industries is a leading American home furnishings manufacturer and retailer known for its wide range of stylish, affordable furniture and home accessories. The company generates revenue through both wholesale distribution to retail partners and direct-to-consumer sales via its Ashley HomeStore locations and e-commerce platform. Founded in 1945, Ashley has grown to become one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world, with a strong emphasis on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Key milestones include the launch of its first retail store in 1997 and significant global expansion in subsequent years.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and preparing financial statements, highlighting your ability to support management with timely and accurate financial information.

  • Showcase any background or experience related to logistics, as this is highly preferred and relevant to Ashley Distribution Services operations.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Ashley Furniture Industries' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being seen by recruiters.

  • Connect with professionals in Ashley Furniture's Finance or Human Resources divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on Ashley's growth mindset culture or asking about recent initiatives in financial planning or logistics support.

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