Financial Analyst

Category: Data Analysis

Job Role

You understand the true power of a financial analyst: to plow through data, investigate a business’s revenue, credit, overhead, and expenses, and work closely with management to make critical decisions about expense management and financial movements. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and prepare reports with insights, trends, and recommended actions for management.
• Work with management to develop the annual budget, five-year plan, and capital plan.
• Build financial forecast models based on analysis of past performance data.
• Track data to determine actual performance versus forecast data.
• Perform root cause analysis of core issues using data.
• Assist employees with financial questions and analysis.
• Analyze processes and implement improvements.
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy.
• Stay up-to-date with the field by attending workshops and following publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and/or Finance.
• CPA certification.
• 2+ years of experience working in a similar position.
• Sound knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, laws, and regulations.
• Experience managing and analyzing large sets of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.