Financial Analyst Senior

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst leads assigned operational business areas in developing budgets and forecasts and understanding related risks and opportunities. Under minimal supervision, the role analyzes and reports actual performance against budgets and forecasts, conducts in-depth analysis, and provides recommendations to operational business units and financial management. The position also supports accurate financial statements and continuous improvement of financial and operational processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
Four years of increasing financial responsibility.
Working understanding of GAAP.
Proficiency in Excel.
Strong communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to reach and communicate insightful conclusions based on data research and analysis.
Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for candidates, including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred; a master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field may offset one year of experience.
Other certification preferred.
Experience with Power BI, Corridor, and/or SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist operational departments with budget preparation.
Develop staffing and other revenue, margin, and expense plans in coordination with operational management.
Prepare reports on operational or strategic initiatives; analyze significant variances from planned or forecast results and provide interpretative comments and recommendations to management.
Prepare timely and accurate analyses and reports comparing actual financial performance with budgets and forecasts.
Analyze risks and opportunities and support analysis of corrective actions.
Perform analyses to help ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
Conduct in-depth analyses for operational and strategic initiatives.
Evaluate financial processes and implement continuous improvements supporting operations and finance.
Capture and report savings as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.