Senior Financial Analyst (Remote)

First American•Santa Ana, CA

1d•$85,000 - $113,300•Remote

About The Position

Drive business performance by providing financial and strategic insight through sound financial analysis, identifying and tracking key metrics, and being a valued business partner. Develops, maintains and delivers monthly and quarterly analyses, reports, and presentations ensuring the accuracy of the information, identifying key points, and develops recommendations. Performs a wide range of ad hoc analysis of financial and operational data for trends and variances and presents findings to business unit management. Uses historical trend information, changes in market and business environments, and strategic planning to create projections used for the budgeting or forecasting processes. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to business unit management. Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research project. Develop complex financial models for what-if analysis, scenario planning, and M&A activities. Works collaboratively with team members and other departments. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
4-7 years of experience in the field or related area
Finance and Accounting – Expert in finance, economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, financial statements, valuation and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Mathematics & Analytics -- Ability to understand, manipulate and solve problems using mathematics on large data sets.
Computer Skills – Expert on Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Essbase
Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Solid understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures of the business

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains and delivers monthly and quarterly analyses, reports, and presentations ensuring the accuracy of the information, identifying key points, and develops recommendations
Performs a wide range of ad hoc analysis of financial and operational data for trends and variances and presents findings to business unit management
Uses historical trend information, changes in market and business environments, and strategic planning to create projections used for the budgeting or forecasting processes
Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to business unit management
Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research project
Develop complex financial models for what-if analysis, scenario planning, and M&A activities
Works collaboratively with team members and other departments
Other duties as assigned