Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics
• Analyze financial data and develop financial models to aid in decision making
• Prepare for frequent leadership assessments by reporting on financial performance
• Examine previous findings, do variance analysis, identify trends, and give suggestions for improvement
• Collaborate closely with the accounting team to ensure proper financial reporting
• Assess financial performance by comparing and contrasting actual outcomes with plans and estimates
• Direct the cost-benefit analysis process by developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Provide trend and prediction analyses, as well as recommendations for optimization measures
• Make recommendations for actions based on data analysis and interpretation, as well as comparison studies; investigate potential adjustments in techniques and materials
• Recognize and push process changes, such as the development of standard and ad hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
• Boost productivity by developing automated reporting and forecasting systems
• Conduct market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comparisons
• Maintain a solid basis in financial analysis by developing projections and models
• Microsoft Excel proficiency is required, as experience with data query/data management technologies (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
• Improve financial performance by examining financial data, projections, variances, and trends
• Develop suggestions for management and executives
• Create financial models to assist with valuation, planning, and forecasting
• Assist with capital budgeting and spending planning
• Reconcile previous transactions by comparing incoming and exiting data
• Conduct comparables analysis and market research to assist with internal financial analyses
• Keep technical understanding of financial instruments, market circumstances, and trends up to date

Requirements & Skills

• BA, BS, or B.Com degree (Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)
• Extensive knowledge of financial modelling techniques
• Extensive knowledge of Excel calculations and functions
• Excellent analytical and data-gathering abilities
• Strong business acumen
• Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics are the most popular majors.
• Demonstrated job experience in a quantitatively-intensive role
• Preference for FMVA or related designations
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving abilities
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel
• The ability to simplify processes as well as a desire to learn and improve
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as writing and spoken communication abilities
• Confidence in dealing with ambiguity and the capacity to operate autonomously
• Previous experience collaborating with and presenting to high executives
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities; be at ease working with executives.
• Extensive expertise in financial modelling