Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or other related field and/or equivalent formal education including the following job-related experience:
• 3 - 5 years related work experience
• Forecasting and analysis experience
• Experience interpreting and applying generally accepted accounting methods and procedures
• Experience in use of software such as: Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and/or Hyperion Planning or Hyperion Strategic Finance (HSF)
• Experience and/or training related to: Economic forecasting/modeling and planning and forecasting functions Energy industry economics and financial analysis functions Communication/interpersonal skills Commodity marketing Financial risk management Report writing
• Experience researching, composing, reconciling, and preparing reports, studies, forecasts, financial models and correspondence applicable to position
• Experience reading and analyzing financial statements and company and investor correspondence
• Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience developing and presenting information to individuals and groups
• Knowledge of: areas related to finance and treasury
• Ability to: interpret and apply financial planning and analysis methods and procedures
• Ability to: apply math, algebra, and statistical methods
• Ability to: prioritize work load and deliverables
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations and/or meetings

Nice To Haves

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Certified Corporate FP&A Professional preferred

Responsibilities

• Compile data and calculate information that simulate forecasting trends including, but not limited to: Volume Price Spread Financial ratios
• Research variances and provide explanations and documentation to explain the validity of variances between plan, forecast and actual figures
• Review and perform calculations and/or analyses including, but not limited to: Forecasted verses actual expense Projections/forecasts Financial ratios Investment opportunities Working capital requirements Rates of return Financial statements Industry specific financial schedules Dividends and distributions Corporate overhead expenses Capital expenditures
• Assist with the deliverables of financial information including, but not limited to: Financial reports Board of Directors presentations Investor presentations
• Assist with the development and review of modeling operational, economic, management and accounting data
• Assists with the research and development of information that will be provided to employees from auditing firms, management, and others concerning planning, accounting processes, various financial reports, and forecasts