Financial Analyst

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, working with the Operations team to drive accurate projections and commentary.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and operations field management.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Aid in the annual budget process and periodic re-forecasts.
• Support the monthly close process by providing insightful variance analysis, including accrual accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Utilize SAP for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis.
• PREFERRED BACKGROUND: In utilities, telecommunications, construction or service industries working closely with Operations teams.
• Strong accounting background, including knowledge of GAAP and financial statement analysis.
• Experience with month-end close and/or preparation of expense accruals.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Experience with financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• FAMILIARITY: Familiarity with Google Suite (Sheets, Gmail, etc).