Financial Analyst I

Responsibilities

• Support the annual operating plan, forecast, and long-range planning processes, including periodic updates and analysis
• Partner with stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment across planning cycles
• Aid in developing financial models and analyses to support forecasting accuracy and business insights
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and business partners
• Analyze actual results versus budget/forecast, identify key variances, and provide clear explanations of performance drivers
• Contribute to the consolidation of financial results and management reporting materials
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Own and maintain monthly cost trackers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with financial reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and other business functions to support financial planning and analysis activities
• Provide analytical support to business partners to help drive informed decision-making
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning, reporting, and data management processes
• Support system enhancements, reporting automation, and process standardization initiatives
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related analytical role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful insights
• Solid understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to different audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships
• Experience with financial planning or enterprise reporting systems preferred
• Experience in large, complex, or highly regulated environments is a plus