Financial Analyst

About the role

Vaco is partnering with a growing and established organization to hire a Financial Analyst. This position will support financial reporting, forecasting, modeling, dashboard development, and operational analysis while partnering closely with finance, accounting, and operations teams. The role offers exposure to leadership, the opportunity to influence business decisions through data-driven insights, and significant room for growth within a collaborative environment.

What stands out about this role?

• Primarily remote schedule with only 1-2 days per month in the office
• Extremely flexible work environment
• Opportunity to join a close-knit team with strong mentorship and support
• Growth opportunity created by internal promotions within the finance team
• High visibility to finance leadership, including the CFO
• Opportunity to develop expertise in financial modeling, reporting, and business analytics

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reporting and analysis activities
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting
• Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making
• Create and enhance dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI
• Analyze financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
• Interpret financial trends, variances, and key performance metrics
• Investigate fluctuations in costs and operating results to identify underlying business drivers
• Analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable insights
• Partner with accounting, finance, and operations teams on reporting and analysis initiatives
• Present financial information clearly and accurately to management and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance
• Manufacturing industry experience (Preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, IF statements, charts, and data analysis tools
• Strong understanding of financial statements and financial analysis concepts
• Experience building financial models and performing data analysis
• Familiarity with general ledger concepts and journal entries
• Ability to identify trends, question results, and understand business drivers behind financial performance
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000-90,000 base salary plus bonus
• Primarily remote schedule
• Flexible work environment
• Growth-oriented team with advancement potential