Sr Analyst Financial

First Student•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Compiles and analyzes financial information under limited supervision. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Major Responsibilities Facilitates the production of weekly, monthly, year-to-date and year-end financial reporting, including variance and trend analysis of results to budget, prior year and forecast. Facilitates monthly forecasting efforts and the annual budgeting process for all operational/functional units. Provides analytical support to all levels of management across operational/functional units; including ad-hoc reporting and problem solving. Ensures the integrity of financial reporting software including working with external consultants and performing ongoing testing. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. Compiles and prepares budget analysis and comparisons and suggest improvements to the budgeting process. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts. Reports headcount, fleet management, and key performance indicators to support operational performance. May assist in training location staff in financial areas. Assist in the preparation of Capital Requests, CBA Negotiation spreadsheets and review and bid pricing. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
6+ years experience in financial planning and analysis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly when dealing with non-financial employees.
Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel.
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with all levels of management.
Highly organized, deadline oriented, possess high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Facilitates the production of weekly, monthly, year-to-date and year-end financial reporting, including variance and trend analysis of results to budget, prior year and forecast.
Facilitates monthly forecasting efforts and the annual budgeting process for all operational/functional units.
Provides analytical support to all levels of management across operational/functional units; including ad-hoc reporting and problem solving.
Ensures the integrity of financial reporting software including working with external consultants and performing ongoing testing.
Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management.
Compiles and prepares budget analysis and comparisons and suggest improvements to the budgeting process.
Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.
Reports headcount, fleet management, and key performance indicators to support operational performance.
May assist in training location staff in financial areas.
Assist in the preparation of Capital Requests, CBA Negotiation spreadsheets and review and bid pricing.
All other duties as assigned.