Financial Analyst

About the Company

CFS (Creative Financial Staffing) partners with organizations to connect finance and accounting professionals with career opportunities that support strategic growth and operational excellence. This opportunity is with a dynamic, growth-oriented organization where financial analysis plays a critical role in business planning, performance management, and executive decision-making.

About the Role

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting strategic business decisions through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. This role collaborates with Finance, Accounting, and business leaders to deliver actionable insights, develop financial models, monitor key performance indicators, and support long-term financial planning initiatives.

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.
  • Analyze financial performance to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.
  • Assist leadership with strategic financial decision-making.
  • Evaluate operational performance using financial and business data.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of financial planning processes.
• Financial Modeling
  • Build, maintain, and enhance financial models that support business initiatives.
  • Develop scenario analyses and forecasting models.
  • Evaluate financial assumptions and business performance.
  • Support investment and operational decision-making through financial modeling.
  • Ensure financial models remain accurate and aligned with business objectives.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare recurring financial reports for management and executive leadership.
  • Develop dashboards and presentations that communicate key financial insights.
  • Monitor and report on organizational financial performance.
  • Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable.
  • Support executive reporting requirements and business reviews.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets.
  • Develop financial forecasts based on business trends and operational performance.
  • Monitor budget performance and identify significant variances.
  • Support long-term planning and financial projections.
  • Collaborate with department leaders throughout the budgeting process.
• Performance Analysis
  • Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.
  • Identify business trends and recommend performance improvements.
  • Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
  • Deliver actionable insights that improve financial performance.
  • Support organizational performance reviews through data-driven analysis.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Accounting to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to understand business performance.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives requiring financial analysis.
  • Communicate financial findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships across departments to support business objectives.
• Ad Hoc Financial Analysis
  • Perform financial analyses supporting strategic business initiatives.
  • Assist with special projects and executive requests.
  • Evaluate new business opportunities and operational initiatives.
  • Provide financial recommendations based on analytical findings.
  • Support continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two to five years of experience in Financial Analysis, Accounting, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience developing executive dashboards and financial reports.
• Experience supporting budgeting and long-range planning processes.
• Knowledge of financial performance metrics and KPI reporting.
• Experience working within a collaborative, cross-functional business environment.
• Experience with business intelligence or financial reporting tools.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.
• High visibility with executive leadership.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who:

• Enjoy transforming financial data into strategic business insights.
• Thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations.
• Have strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Communicate complex financial information with clarity and confidence.
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.