Financial Analyst Jobs

Purpose of Position

The Financial Analyst provides timely, relevant and accurate financial and operational performance data and analysis to all assigned functions. The Financial Analyst is responsible for updating monthly reports, tracking performance against projections, working with department heads to develop budgets and assist in the preparation, analysis and presentation of the weekly and monthly financial results to the Executive Management team. May also be responsible for some accounting duties.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepares fact based presentations that can be understood by both financial and non-financial oriented executives. Must be timely, well-written, and well-grounded in the practical applications of financial theory. Takes complex financial analysis and presents key points clearly and concisely to the leaders of the business.
• Note: It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a full list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions worksheet for that position.
• Analysis of revenue and expenses, financial modeling, financial forecasting, rate and volume analysis and profitability impact analysis.
• Prepares company reports including weekly and monthly financial results and presentations for the Executive Management team. Investigates and explains operational and financial variances to budget. Works with Department Managers on budgets and forecasts, including ongoing monitoring of performance and ad-hoc analyses related to their function. May also be responsible for performing accounting process for assigned areas including managing accounts payable, compiling and maintaining accounting data and preparing monthly closing journal entries and reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Identifies, assesses and communicates issues affecting profitability.
• Provides advisory support to department managers on matters pertaining to budget, accounting, and related financial issues and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Years of Experience

4-6 years of experience

Core Competencies

Adaptability

Collaboration

Curiosity

Service-Oriented

Strives for Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Possesses ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Exhibits leadership skills and strong motivation for career advancement
• Demonstrated natural, tenacious curiosity about how and why things are
• Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with EXCEL, Access, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills
• Possesses initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Capable of thinking analytically and creatively
• Individual initiative: works with others to learn continuously, to solve unexpected problems, to break bottlenecks, to challenge the status quo
• Personal and team accomplishments exhibiting pride in work