Financial Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts


• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards


• Maintain customer focus by ensuring the customer was behind business decisions and activities in meeting both their needs as well as organizational needs


• Build trust by interacting in a way that gives others confidence in my intentions and those of the organization through open communication, integrity, and support


• Maintains open lines of communication


• Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion


• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking


• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support


• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews


• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements


• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting


• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools


• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models


• Demonstrate sound decision making by identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities


• Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment


• Actively participates in Company projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor&rsquos degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Economics with 3+ years of relevant experience


• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment


• Strong analytical skills, data gathering skills, detail-oriented and highly organized


• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills


• Strong computer skills and familiarity with MS Office products with advanced level knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint


• Excellent communication and presentation skills comfortable interacting with executive level management