What are the responsibilities and job description for the FINANCIAL ANALYST position at MVA Brand?
Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a qualified Financial Analyst to join its Charlotte, NC office. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in providing in-depth financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting. This position requires advanced analytical abilities, strong proficiency in Excel, and the ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making across departments. Prepare comprehensive reports on financial performance, including variance analysis, profit margins, budgeting and forecasting.
- Prepares monthly firm and team performance reports; compiles monthly Management Committee reporting binder; Team Leader reporting, at the direction of FP&A Manager, FP&A Director, and/or CFO.
- Maintain and manage large sets of financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Identify trends and provide actionable insights from financial data to support business strategy.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analyses.
- Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial performance. Provide actionable insights to help drive operational and financial performance improvements.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis for special projects or requests from senior management. Provide timely and accurate data to help guide key business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CFA, CPA, or advanced financial certifications are a plus.
- 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning, or related roles, preferably within a corporate finance environment preferred; Experience in a fast-paced corporate finance environment or industry-specific financial experience preferred.
- Knowledge of financial modeling and valuation techniques preferred.
- Experience with financial software and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling). Familiarity with financial systems is a plus.
- Regular in-person attendance is required to perform essential functions of this interactive position.
Physical Requirements:
- The work is primarily sedentary.
- It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at https://www.mvalaw.com/careers-working-at-mva. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.