What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Curtin Maritime?
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for evaluating financial data, creating reports, and providing recommendations to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of financial modeling, data analysis, and business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis: Collect and analyze financial data, including revenue, expenses, and profitability for the company overall, departments, and projects, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
- Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future financial performance, conduct scenario analysis, and support strategic planning.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports, analyses, presentations, and dashboards for internal stakeholders and senior management.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts and provide insights into variances and corrective actions. Work with teams to identify ways to increase gross profit margin on jobs.
- Investment Analysis: Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct risk assessments to support investment decisions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to gather financial data, understand operational processes, and support cross-functional projects. Facilitate constant communication with operations team to help ensure all are on the same page.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by management or special projects.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
- Experience: 5 years of experience in financial analysis, including significant experience in advanced financial modeling and strategic planning.
- Skills:
- Expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and Quickbooks Online.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment:
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Hours: Normal Business Hours
What we offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- AD&D/Life Insurance
- 401k (with company match)
- Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employees and dependents and choose to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending
Curtin Maritime is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
