Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Arkansas Talent Group • Little Rock, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively partnering with an established organization to hire a Financial Analyst for its Finance Team. The role combines financial planning and analysis, operational reporting, and cost analysis, and involves working across departments to support business initiatives. The analyst connects financial results with day-to-day operations by turning information from multiple sources into clear reporting, practical insights, and recommendations for leadership. The position reports directly to an FP&A Manager and works closely with the Controller. It is part of a small, close-knit group that offers exposure to multiple facets of the business and opportunities for internal growth.

The position is hybrid, with three days in the office. Candidates must live in Central Arkansas because attendance at the Little Rock office is required a few days each week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 2–5 years of Accounting or Financial Analyst experience.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, or a related analytical finance function.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information from multiple sources.
• Understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and the relationship between financial results and operational activity.
• Familiarity with databases, reporting systems, and data validation.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Must live in Central Arkansas to attend the Little Rock office a few days each week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial planning platforms, AI, business intelligence tools, or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to understand business activity, evaluate financial performance, and support planning decisions.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, including developing assumptions, reviewing departmental submissions, and updating financial projections.
• Analyze actual results against expectations, identify meaningful trends, and explain the operational factors driving financial variances.
• Prepare recurring management reports and financial presentations communicating results, risks, and opportunities.
• Evaluate costs and resource utilization across departments and business activities to help leaders understand operating performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models and supporting analyses for proposed projects, operational changes, and other business decisions.
• Reconcile information across financial and operational systems, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain reliable reporting data.
• Assist with maintaining cost allocation methods, reporting structures, and financial assumptions as business needs evolve.
• Respond to financial information requests, clarifying objectives with internal stakeholders and delivering useful analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen data accuracy, and reduce manual work.
• Support enhancements to financial reporting tools, including testing, validating results, and assisting with system updates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Strong benefits.
• Retirement plan matching.
• Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Training in all aspects of the business.
• Opportunity to collaborate with department leaders and contribute insights used in business decisions.

What This Job Offers

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