Financial Analyst

Qualifications:1-3+ years of business finance or other relevant experienceHigh proficiency in financial modeling techniques.Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions.BA, BS, or B.Com degree required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)Strong analytical and data gathering skillsResponsibilities:Boosting the organization’s financial performance through the analysis of financial results, forecasts, variances, and trends.Assisting in the process of capital budgeting and expenditure planning.Conducting and comparing analysis and market research in order to support internal financial analysis.Designing and developing several financial models to support valuation, planning, and forecasting.Implementing technical tools such as Excel formulas and functions to handle financial issues.Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics trackingAnalyze financial data and create financial models for decision supportReport on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviewsAnalyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvementsWork closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reportingEvaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecastsGuide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and proceduresProvide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization.Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvementsWork closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reportingEvaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecastsGuide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and proceduresProvide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimizationRecommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materialsIdentify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboardsIncrease productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting toolsPerform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation compsMaintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and modelsCreating and maintaining various spreadsheets and dashboards in order to support analysis and provide insight.Monitoring and reviewing budgets and expenses, and coming up with ways to reduce or reimburse expenses