Financial Analyst III

GardaWorld•St. Louis, MO

24d•$72,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing a company's financial position and recommending relevant policy actions by collecting, mining, monitoring, and studying data. Your job within GardaWorld entails assisting with work plan reporting and reconciliation, processing financial transactions, and tracking time and expenses.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or other related degree.
At least 2 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and/or financial analysis
Ability to translate complex data into easily understandable and actionable information
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s)
Outstanding analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and courteously, both orally and in writing
Capability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without compromising quality
Highly organized and able to work well within time constraints

Nice To Haves

Report writing experience is a plus and preferred
Business Acumen
Problem Solving
Communication
Relationship Management
Ethical Practice
Resilience
Results and people-oriented, balancing business considerations
Process-driven mentality
Highly organized
Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
Stable, progressive work history
Acts with integrity
Resilient and adaptable
Competitive spirit
Ability to develop relationships at all levels
Willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of financial reports
With the help of computer spreadsheets, draw charts and graphs to illustrate technical reports
Perform data entry, verification, and backup; and maintain a database
Develop automated accounting applications to improve productivity
Manage and coordinate the key financial measurements (revenue, gross profit, expense, profit and cash) and also advise on cost-reducing techniques
Determine the prices at which securities should be offered and syndicated to the public
Interpret data on yield, price future investment risk trends, stability, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs
Monitor variances, track receivables, and follow up on discrepancies
Conduct business studies, review accounts, vendor reports, contractual terms, prices, and market oscillations
Recommend investments and timings; prepare action plans for investment using financial analysis
Analyze financial performance and develop forecast models
Perform budget and cost analysis, reviewing and advisory of financial status
Perform risk assessments and evaluation of due taxes
Communicate or liaise with direct management, finance personnel and other analysts in meeting task assigned by the firm
Present verbal or oral reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and whole industries
Maintain confidentiality of financial information, investment decisions, or any other tasks assigned by the organization.