Financial Analyst
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for conducting quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, operating expenses, and/or other financial projects. Focuses on short and long-term financial planning and/or financial analysis of business operations for the purpose of measuring and forecasting future business performance. Develops strong understanding of business process and data flows to perform ad-hoc financial impact analysis. This position has the ability to make positive financial contributions to the company by discovering cost saving opportunities and ensure a standard high level of reporting integrity.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Build a strong understanding of business processes and data relationships necessary to understand a business need, analyze related data, and deliver reporting that provides key insights used in decision making.
- Review results of audits received for accuracy and to identify trends or anomalies.
- Facilitate delivery of data or reporting supporting operating expense variance analysis and reporting.
- Build and deploy financial models and utilize analysis to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Analyze, educate, and recommend changes to accounting operations policies and procedures to support a strong control environment.
- Track, document, and work to resolve outstanding project tasks and issues.
- Prepare and review reports & other analysis as required for achieving financial objectives.
- Perform analysis of data trends on operational budget spend to enable team to meet Key Performance Indicators.
- Utilize analysis to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Create operating expense reforecast.
- Perform monthly review of financial statements and identify trends.
- Perform other duties as requested.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Ability to quickly identify business problems/opportunities
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Knowledge of Accounting theory and procedures
- Knowledge of Operating and Capital Financial Statements
- Knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Knowledge of SAP general ledger software
- Effective computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Financial analysis or related experience - 2+
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Knowledge of reporting software (e.g., MicroStrategy)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
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