Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
This job performs financial and business-related research and analysis, including preparing forecasts and analyzing financial reports, records, and trends. It develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to facilitate analysis and reporting, and conducts and documents financial analysis projects. The role also serves as project lead for special departmental projects, coordinating activities to meet established timelines and communicating project status and deadlines to management and other stakeholders. The position advises management on expected outcomes and recommendations, prepares presentations summarizing financial results and trends, and supports business decisions through analysis of financial and statistical data. It may also develop or document business policies, conduct special studies, and prepare ad hoc reports. The role is office-based and requires protection of confidential customer information and compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and the Code of Business Conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
- 5–10 years of relevant, progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance.
- Experience with computer applications, including MS Excel and/or MS Access.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Client-focused approach and strong business acumen.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
- Ability to think strategically and act proactively to build trust and confidence with business units.
- Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with other departments, locations, divisions, management, affiliates, subsidiaries, and third parties.
- Communicate project status and completion deadlines to management and relevant stakeholders.
- Advise management of expected outcomes and recommend ways to improve outcomes.
- Present summaries of financial results and trends to all levels of management.
- Conduct financial and business-related analysis and research, including preparing forecasts and analyzing trends, reports, and records.
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret financial and statistical data.
- Develop or document business policies and conduct special financial and business-related studies in cooperation with other departments.
- Explain variances and make recommendations related to accounting for reserves, assets, and expenditures.
- Independently pursue fundamental problem solving and document recommendations to management.
- Use computer systems to input, retrieve, or display accounting information; develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases; and compile reports, graphs, and charts.
- Lead and document financial analysis projects, including gathering data, analyzing and documenting findings, calculating results, and generating ad hoc reports.
- Coordinate project activities to ensure progress and completion within established timeframes.
- Make recommendations based on findings when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
