Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics
tracking
Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision
support
Report on financial performance and prepare for regular
leadership reviews
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends,
and make recommendations for improvements
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate
financial reporting
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing
actual results with plans and forecasts
Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing
policies and procedures
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions
for optimization
Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and
making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in
methods and materials
Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation
of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
Increase productivity by developing automated
reporting/forecasting tools
Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence,
and valuation comps
Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts
and models
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is mentioned in virtually any
financial analyst job description; familiarity with data query/data
management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business
Objects)
Preferred Qualifications
3-5+ years of business finance or other relevant experience
MBAs are preferred
Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics are preferred major
fields
Proven work experience in a quantitatively-heavy role
FMVA or similar designations preferred
Strong quantitative and analytical competency
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and
problem-solving skills
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Personality and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral
communication skills
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work
independently
Experience working with, and presenting to, senior executives
Excellent communication and presentation skills; be comfortable
interacting with executive-level management
Strong financial modelling experience
Keyskills: taxation statistics finance