Financial Analyst

Aston Carter•Minnetonka, MN

1d•$34 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will support finance-focused projects related to the integration of an acquired entity. This role includes preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, performing detailed analytics, and providing clear explanations of actual-to-budget variances. The position requires strong financial acumen, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage complex data sets while meeting strict deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience in a closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting, finance, or closely related role.
Proficiency in accounting and finance principles and processes.
Strong financial analysis skills with experience preparing reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUM, and IF statements.
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to carefully review and evaluate financial and non-financial data sets.
Strong data management skills, including organizing, validating, and maintaining complex data sets.
Experience with financial budgeting and forecasting processes and tools.
Ability to balance multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines.
Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills applied to financial and operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

Health insurance industry experience (highly preferred).
Experience working on finance projects related to mergers, acquisitions, or entity integration.
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Support finance-focused projects related to the integration of an acquired entity, ensuring financial processes and reporting are aligned and consistent.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as required.
Develop, maintain, and refine budgets and forecasts to support organizational planning and decision-making.
Perform detailed financial analysis, including actual-to-budget variance analysis, and provide clear, concise explanations for variances.
Apply accounting and finance principles and processes to evaluate financial performance and support business initiatives.
Manage and analyze financial and non-financial data sets with strong attention to detail to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Use advanced Excel functionality, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUM, and IF statements, to support daily financial analysis and reporting tasks.
Contribute to financial budgeting and forecasting activities by gathering data, building models, and validating assumptions.
Balance multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Utilize critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and improve financial processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to share insights from financial analysis and support integration-related decisions.