Acquisitions Analyst / Financial Analyst
Winaxis LLC · Raleigh, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will support financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis while helping management make informed business decisions. This role is suitable for fresh graduates and candidates with 0–3 years of experience who have a strong interest in finance, accounting, and financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing financial reports, management reports, and business analysis.
- Analyze financial data, revenue, expenses, profitability, and business performance.
- Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
- Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results with budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare financial models, reports, and presentations for management.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
- Analyze trends and identify key factors affecting financial performance.
- Maintain and update financial databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
- Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities.
- Assist in monitoring key financial and operational KPIs.
- Conduct research and analysis to support business and investment decisions.
- Assist with cost analysis and identify potential cost‑saving opportunities.
- Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies when required.
- Collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and management teams.
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure data integrity.
- Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of basic financial and accounting concepts.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and charts.
- Understanding of financial statements such as the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
- Basic knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of financial information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or academic project experience in finance, accounting, investment analysis, or business analytics.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python.
- Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques.
- Understanding of FP&A, variance analysis, and KPI reporting.
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Certifications such as CFA, FMVA, NISM, or other relevant finance certifications.
Key Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Financial reporting
- Advanced Excel
- Data analysis
- Problem‑solving
- Numerical ability
- Attention to detail
- Business acumen
- Communication skills
What We Offer
- Hands‑on experience with real‑world financial analysis.
- Training and mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
- Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A.
- Opportunity to work with financial and business intelligence tools.
- Career growth opportunities based on performance.
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a numbers‑oriented, analytical, and detail‑focused graduate who is passionate about finance and enjoys converting financial data into meaningful business insights. The candidate should have strong Excel skills, sound financial fundamentals, and a willingness to learn.