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The Financial Analyst supports the Finance department by delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, and planning insights to inform business decision-making. Reporting to the Manager or Director of Finance, this role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities, as well as monthly and ad hoc variance and trend analyses. The analyst partners closely with operational leaders to understand performance drivers and evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial projections.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support scenario analysis, ROI evaluations, and business decision-making.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities in financial and operational performance.
- Compile and support financial presentations for senior leadership, board meetings, and ad hoc requests.
- Partner with department leaders to gather data, understand operational drivers, and provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives.
- Distill large and complex data sets into clear, usable, and actionable insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, efficiency, and accuracy, including support for automation and FP&A best practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the nature and level of work.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required
- One (1) to three (3) year of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a related discipline
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, or variance analysis preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from data
- High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, organization, and timeliness
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; advanced Excel skills preferred
- Proactive, self-motivated, and intellectually curious with a collaborative and optimistic mindset
- Infrequent travel (10%)
- Ability to occasionally work overtime or after hours
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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