Senior Financial Analyst

Role Overview

• Performs complex financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations
• Assists in evaluating information for setting the strategic direction for the enterprise
• Researches and analyzes business and financial information at a corporate level; makes recommendations and assists in establishing the strategic direction of the company
• Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; makes recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues
• Researches, analyzes, and reports fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impact; makes recommendations for corrective action
• Assists in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans
• Monitors and evaluates individual department expenses and identifies any specific trends to assist in cost control
• Recommends changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources
• Prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making
• Analyzes and interprets various financial reports and statistics to management; makes recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made
• Assists with the review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback
• Adapts new developments in the field of financial planning and control to ensure the enterprise utilizes the most effective financial practices; makes recommendations to improve financial systems and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Six years of related financial analysis experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines
• Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices
• Strong work ethic and flexible work style
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties
• Proven ability to navigate complex situations through the organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrates ability to be a decision-maker, showing balanced consideration of business issues
• Clean credit history as reported by credit report. Preferred Skills:
• Excel Proficiency
• Financial Modeling
• Analytical Skills
• Business Acumen
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Eligible bonuses and commissions