Financial Analyst
Responsible for providing exceptional financial support to assigned areas within the organization. Ensures accurate financial results, analyzes variances, and identifies trends and opportunities. Partners with assigned leadership to improve operational results and financial performance. Provides financial support to staff, management, and executive leaders.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports the month-end close process by analyzing results and variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior year. Prepares journal entries based on analysis performed.
- Develops, maintains, and improves monthly reporting.
- Provides financial insight through identification of trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepares accurate forecasts and annual budget by partnering with assigned operational areas and understanding business areas.
- Applies financial theory and concepts to provide business decision and capital investment analysis.
- Creates and updates business and financial presentations for management.
- Develops expertise in extracting data from various tools and transforming into analysis.
- Supports department managers and personnel in understanding financial results and key performance metrics, provides financial modeling, and fulfills ad-hoc requests.
- Leads and / or assists with process improvements and special projects, as necessary.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Demonstrated analytical skillsAdvanced Excel skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAgile, innovativeAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of accounting / financial / operational principlesBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years related experience.