What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
A leading privately held company in the medical diagnostics industry is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This Financial Analyst role is instrumental in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes while collaborating with various departments across the organization.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of interpreting complex financial data to provide meaningful insights. This Financial Analyst position requires a proactive problem-solver who can assess financial performance, identify trends, and contribute to forecasting efforts.
Key Responsibilities
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The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of interpreting complex financial data to provide meaningful insights. This Financial Analyst position requires a proactive problem-solver who can assess financial performance, identify trends, and contribute to forecasting efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual performance against budget and prior-year figures, identifying key drivers.
- Assist in financial forecasting efforts, incorporating business inputs to refine projections.
- Analyze operating expenses and recommend cost-saving initiatives where applicable.
- Monitor logistics and freight costs, collaborating with vendors to optimize expenditures.
- Maintain and update full-time equivalent (FTE) data in financial systems.
- Utilize business intelligence tools to generate reports and dashboards, enhancing financial visibility.
- Partner with department leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate with global subsidiaries to consolidate and analyze financial data.
- Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
- Assist in the preparation of executive-level presentations for financial reviews and planning meetings.
- Support month-end close activities and generate ad hoc financial reports as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- 1 year of corporate finance experience
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail
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