Financial Analyst

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently analyze financial data, budgets, forecasts, and investment scenarios to support executive planning and decision-making
• Develop and maintain financial models used to evaluate development projects, capital investments, and operational initiatives
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide written and verbal recommendations to executive leadership
• Prepare executive-level financial summaries, dashboards, and presentations
• Review contracts, purchase agreements, amendments, and related documents to assess financial impact, risk exposure, and compliance with company objectives
• Evaluate key contract terms, milestones, and obligations and advise leadership on potential financial or operational implications
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and external partners to resolve contract-related issues requiring professional judgment
• Evaluate transaction structures and identify risks or discrepancies requiring escalation or resolution
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding financial aspects of escrow-related activities
• Lead assigned finance- or development-related projects, exercising discretion to prioritize work, resolve routine issues, and recommend solutions
• Monitor project financial performance against approved budgets and timelines and advise leadership of variances or risks
• Cross-functional efforts while maintaining responsibility for financial analysis and outcome recommendations
• Support continuous improvement of financial analysis tools, reporting processes, and internal controls

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 2–4 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related professional role
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on financial and business matters
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

PREFERRED

• Experience with contract review, real estate, development, or capital projects
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or asset-intensive industries
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools