Financial Analyst/Sr

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Omaha, Nebraska. Candidates must reside in the Omaha area and be able to work in the office on a full-time basis. 

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Working independently other than to confer with manager on unusual situations, this position assists in the consolidation of operations and maintenance and capital expenses and compilation of information from functional groups to consolidate and analyze for presentation of the long-range financial plan and forecasts. 

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of the compilation, consolidation, analysis, and presentation of company financial reports for forecasts and long-range financial plan. 
• Provides meaningful and concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods to identify issues and recommendations to management. 
• Maintains proprietary budget/forecast module, including cost responsibility and operations and maintenance budget/forecast reports, and understands underlying processes. 
• Makes recommendations for risks and opportunities. 
• Acts as a liaison with accounting to ensure consistent integration of processes for accurate financial reporting, forecasting and planning. 
• Assists in the training of others within the department. 
• Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. 
• Provides planning system support to members of finance and accounting staff. Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) 
  • Financial Analyst - Three or more years' experience in financial accounting, financial planning, finance, public accounting or other related experience. 
  • Sr. Financial Analyst - Six or more years' experience in financial accounting, financial planning, finance, public accounting or other related experience. 
• Excellent communication skills oral and written, including the ability to interact well with all levels of management and team members. 
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills together with expert spreadsheet skills and thorough understanding of accounting financial statements to facilitate modeling and business analysis. 
• Strong word processing, e-mail and presentation software skills and aptitude to effectively use proprietary and database software.
•  Effective interpersonal and organizational skills with knowledge of financial analysis methods and tools.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints and function well under pressure. 
• Extended work hours are required, especially during the planning process or other critical times.
•  Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Regulatory Accounting Principles preferred.