Financial Analyst

Arkansas Talent Group•Little Rock, AR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a very large organization in Central Arkansas to find a Financial/Data Analyst. This position will be responsible for financial and data analysis, market research and reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This is a critical position for the organization, so candidate must be on-site, no remote or hybrid opportunities. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance, business analytics
Minimum of 2+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis experience in a MID TO LARGE organization
High level of comfort with technology and systems; Workday strongly desired, crm implementation exposure also strongly desired
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must have Formulas, Pivots, and experience working with multiple workbooks and data sets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization
Currently in a Financial Analyst, Data Analyst, or Accounting role (with advanced Excel and technical skills)
Has experience in a mid to large organization
Enjoys working with large data sets, digging into details, and building or refining processes to improve quality and efficiency
Thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable being a subject-matter resource for internal and external resources

Nice To Haves

Workday strongly desired
crm implementation exposure also strongly desired

Responsibilities

Own and support the preparation and delivery of recurring financial and operational reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal and external deadlines
Collect, validate, and reconcile large datasets across multiple systems, including general ledger, sub-ledgers, and operational data sources
Analyze trends, variances, and key performance indicators across balance sheet, income statement, and business unit activity
Apply structured, rule-based logic to transform and standardize complex datasets for reporting, forecasting, and decision support
Partner with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Operations, IT, HR, and Business Units to gather inputs, clarify data requirements, and resolve discrepancies
Maintain clear documentation of data sources, methodologies, and reporting processes to support audit readiness and data governance standards
Monitor changes in reporting requirements, business processes, or data structures and proactively update workflows and documentation
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement using tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Alteryx to enhance efficiency and data integrity
Develop and deliver dashboards and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making and strategic initiatives