What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Connect?
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Serves as part of the finance team and is responsible for analyzing and managing company expenses and identifying opportunities to increase profitability. This role reports to the FP&A manager and works closely with multiple departments, including Accounting, Business Units and Operations, to ensure financial efficiency and budget adherence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze operating expenses, identify trends, and provide insights to control spending.
• Prepare detailed expense reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts.
• Maintain FP&A software data updated and validated during month end close.
• Learn, prepare and maintain financial models and tools, and master the budget forecast model.
• Collaborate with business units to track and optimize spending.
• Monitor actual vs. budgeted expenses and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards and reports for expense tracking and analysis.
• Support financial decision-making by providing insights into key expense drivers.
• Prepare data for ad hoc analysis requests from senior leadership or executives.
• Collaborate on processes and projects while representing the goals of the finance team.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Required Experience: 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or cost management.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Sage Inacct.).
• Knowledge of BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Cube is a plus.
Soft Skills:
•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
•Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
