Financial Analyst

Republic Airways • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst assists with preparing Company budgets and forecasts, focusing on assigned cost centers. The role prepares and analyzes monthly budget-to-actual results, investigates and resolves variances and discrepancies, and prepares financial reports and presentations for management and the Board of Directors. The position works with cost center owners, vice presidents, and executive management, and may perform other analyses and duties as assigned.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least one year of related experience. Advanced Microsoft Office skills and strong analytical skills are required. At least three years of financial reporting experience is preferred. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to move about the work environment; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual and five-year budgets.
• Meet with cost center owners and present budgets to the executive management team.
• Assist in preparing quarterly forecasts.
• Present reports to management summarizing expenses and assist in adjusting forecasts based on findings.
• Prepare ongoing financial reports, including monthly budget-to-actual comparisons, monthly financial review documents, and monthly cost center reports.
• Analyze monthly expense and expenditure results, including labor costs and overtime.
• Ensure expenses are properly coded in the general ledger.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and variances.
• Attend meetings with respective cost center owners and vice presidents.
• Assist in preparing reports for the Board of Directors.
• Perform other duties, analyses, reports, and presentations as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level