Financial Analyst Job Description

·         Analyze financial data by collecting, monitoring and creating financial models for decision support

·         Improve financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.

·         Monthly consolidation, review and reconciliation of global financials.

·         Monthly corporate close and forecast as well as supporting corporate managers with financial reports.

·         Assist with annual and quarterly forecasting.

·         Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.

·         Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.

·         Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.

·         Increases productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.

·         Market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps

Skills & qualifications required

·         Must have strong analytical ( quantitative as well as qualitative) skills including building models and prior data mining

·         Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow

·         Strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models

·         Strong accounting foundation for efficient and fast closing of the monthly books

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required; familiarity with Intacct Accounting System preferred

·         Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, and be comfortable interacting with executive-level management

·         Strong financial modeling experience

·         3-5 years experience in accounting and financial planning and analysis

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics preferred