Jr. Financial Planning & Analyst

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) is a global leader in electronics and reuse recycling with facilities across the globe. Our goal is to be the world’s best, safest, and most responsible recycling company. SLS serves global clients across a range of industries to securely and responsibly recycle and manage the disposition of IT equipment and electronic products.
 
Our asset management and recovery service enables businesses to meet both their social and legal obligations in the treatment of surplus electronics in a legally compliant, data secure, fully traceable, and environmentally sustainable manner. With our global reach, expertise, and infrastructure, SLS is able to provide a comprehensive solution for e-waste and IT asset disposition anywhere in the world.

Purpose of the Role 

The Junior Finance Planning and Analyst will support the Finance team by assisting in financial analysis, data organization, and reporting activities that contribute to informed decision-making and process improvement. This role is designed to provide exposure to financial planning within a quality- and compliance-focused business environment, giving insight into how finance supports operational efficiency, risk management, and long-term strategic goals through structured frameworks like QMS and Financial Maturity Models.

Principal Accountabilities

• Conduct in-depth revenue and profitability analysis across office locations, client accounts, and customer segments
• Support U.S. budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analytical input and financial insights.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly business analysis and reporting packages for key stakeholders.
• Provide support for CAPEX requests and business case analysis
• Monitor and enhance KPI performance through continuous benchmarking, review, and development.
• Help update and analyze financial tracking tools and reporting dashboards using Excel
• Prepare and deliver analytical presentations to management, supporting leadership in implementing improvements.
• Extract, validate, and manage system data to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the business analysis data warehouse.
• Contribute to global finance and business improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist in organizing, cleansing, and analyzing financial and operational data
• Learn how financial controls and performance metrics are integrated with our QMS framework
• Contribute to internal process documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in evaluating financial workflows using models such as the Financial Management Maturity Model (FMMM) or similar frameworks
• Other Duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Degree level in finance, accounting, or a similar discipline.
• 1-3 years of finance or related experience.
• Analytical and highly numerate.
• Experience with business analytics tools such as Power BI would be beneficial.

Skills and Competencies 

• A moderate level of analytical ability.
• High attention to detail with an ability to avoid material mistakes.
• Ability to think laterally contributes to ongoing improvements in systems and processes.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills - in particular, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Team player – willing to be part of a team and supportive of other team members.
• Curious and eager to learn about financial processes within a certified operational environment
• Exposure to or interest in quality systems (like ISO standards) or structured improvement models is a plus

Working Conditions

• Hybrid on-site role with occasional travel to SLS sites.

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment.
• Typical use of office equipment, including computers, telephones, copiers, etc.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and telephone speaking and listening.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, earplugs, fitted dust mask, etc., as required.

Physical Demands - USA Specific

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.
 
A career with SLS provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

SLS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. SLS does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.