Financial Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting activities. This position plays a key role in analyzing financial performance, reconciling accounts, preparing variance reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and finance knowledge, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to management and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, review, and annotate variance reports, highlighting key business drivers and trends.
• Support the development of financial forecasts, operating plans, and annual budgets.
• Conduct financial analysis related to capital expenditures, operating expenses, ROI, resource allocation, and budget performance.
• Perform research and evaluate the accounting and financial implications of alternative business approaches.
• Execute special financial and statistical analysis projects as assigned.
• Analyze performance returns for accuracy and communicate findings to stakeholders and investment professionals.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and recommendations for management review.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience preparing variance analysis and financial performance reports.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings to management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using financial management, reporting, or budgeting applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions.
• Exposure to investment performance reporting or return analysis.
• Experience conducting ROI analysis, capital planning, and resource allocation studies.
• Ability to manage multiple financial projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.