Financial Analyst

Comlux America•Indianapolis, IN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and the broader Finance organization through accurate reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, dashboard development, and business performance support. This early-career role is well-suited for a finance professional who wants to deepen their FP&A skillset, build a strong understanding of the business, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field required.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, business analytics, data analytics, or a related analytical role.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, or management reporting processes.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and structured analysis.
High proficiency using Power BI to build reports, dashboards, or recurring analysis.
Ability to work with large datasets, maintain accurate reporting, and communicate insights in a clear and practical manner.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Solid understanding of financial statements, key business drivers, and basic accounting concepts.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Ability to translate data into concise insights, commentary, and recommendations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to support non-finance stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to learn the business from the ground up.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems, accounting systems, manufacturing, aviation, MRO, project-based environments, or private equity-backed businesses preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly financial reporting process, including actual results, budget and forecast comparisons, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, executive summaries, and presentation materials for Finance leadership and business partners.
Assist with the annual budget, rolling forecast, and business planning processes across revenue, labor, materials, SG&A, cash, and margin performance.
Maintain and update Excel-based financial models, templates, trackers, and analysis files used to support planning and reporting.
Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards that improve visibility into financial results, program performance, labor utilization, spending trends, and operational KPIs.
Analyze program, department, labor, material, overhead, SG&A, and cash trends; summarize key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with Accounting during month-end close to validate results, reconcile data, and help explain financial variances.
Work with department leaders and cross-functional teams to gather forecast inputs and translate operational activity into clear financial projections.
Support ad hoc analysis related to cost control, profitability, cash management, headcount, and operational improvement initiatives.
Help improve reporting processes by identifying opportunities to automate manual work, strengthen data quality, and increase consistency across FP&A deliverables.
Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to assume increasing responsibility over time.
Perform other related duties as assigned.