Financial Analyst

Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Compensation: 90 to 115k Bonus w/ OTE 120 to 145k

Type: Direct

Constellation Search Group is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in advising leadership on financial planning, investment strategies, and business performance. You will be responsible for analyzing financial data, developing models, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance business profitability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights for stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support business decision-making.
• Conduct weekly/monthly follow-ups to determine the effectiveness of financial plans and fine-tune the tactics needed to increase profitability.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Marketing to develop monthly strategies, quarterly plans, and annual plans
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and investment opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, competitor performance, and industry benchmarks to provide insights.
• Manage the quarterly/annual budgeting, revenue forecasting, and financial review process.
• Work on optimizing and analyzing income statements, balance sheets, budgets, forecasts, and charts of accounts.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages, activity reports, and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations on cost-saving initiatives and revenue-enhancing strategies.
• Support budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Assist in evaluating business initiatives, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related area of study, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years’ work experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a consulting capacity.
• Ability to analyze revenue streams, gross margin rates and profitability by product in an effort to devise forward-looking strategies and areas of opportunity.
• Can help make decisions based on margin rates, labor rates, cash position and financial obligations.
• Understanding of month-end closing cycles.
• Ability to develop complex financial models, budgets, and financial reporting packages.
• Ability to analyze financial data and financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows) to devise the financial strategy of the business and where the resources and personnel time should be deployed.
• Ability to make financial recommendations to grow revenue and enhance profitability.
• Understanding of cash to accrual concepts, the benefits of each, and the impact on moving from one to the other.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel functions and formulas to increase efficiency and the ability to analyze data within the business.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long term disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Monthly bonus structure

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.