Financial Analyst

Metrea•Washington, DC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in driving financial analysis, planning, and forecasting activities across the Enterprise. This position is responsible for enabling data-driven decision-making and contributing to the improvement of financial performance across the organization. The role requires a proactive approach, combining strong analytical capabilities with effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with various teams.

Requirements

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights and recommendations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data analytics or a related field
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or as a finance business partner

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, or FMVA)
Advanced degrees (MBA)

Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts
Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost-benefit assessments and performance tracking on both a consolidated and FILE level
Tailor outputs to fit the audience, which will vary from both internal and external stakeholders (both debt and equity investors)
Collaborate across the business to development Enterprise level annual budgets and periodic forecasts to aid strategic planning initiatives
Monitor and analyze actual financial results against budget and forecast, and provide recommendations for improvement
Manage CAPEX budgets in conjunction with FILE teams to ensure delivery is done on schedule and in line with budget, ensuring underwritten business case continues to make sense
Lead the 13-week cashflow forecasting process using well understood and crafted assumptions and through collaboration across the finance team
Maintain longer term outlook on overall cash position and further develop tooling to support strong cashflow management and outlooks
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as Operations, Strategy and Solutions, to understand business dynamics and provide financial insights to support their decision-making processes
Analyze cost structures and drivers to identify areas for cost optimization
Collaborate with relevant departments to develop recommendations and implement cost-saving measures
Utilize financial systems and tools to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting capabilities
Stay updated on technological advancements in financial software and recommend improvements when necessary
Continuously evaluate and improve financial planning and analysis processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness
Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization