Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst is an entry level professional role responsible for supporting the collection, analysis, and interpretation of financial data to achieve operational targets as well as preparing reports, models, presentations and recommendations for leaders and stakeholders. Working under close supervision, this job collaborates regularly with finance teams, supports fundamental projects, and delivers results that have a meaningful impact on operational achievement.

Essential Job Function

• Completes routine and ad hoc monthly financial analysis and reporting.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets relevant financial data to aid in decision making.
• May participate in the annual/quarterly forecasting process, capital review process, labor review process, or month-end close process.
• Generates standard financial reports; interprets reports and alerts appropriate team of potential issues.
• Assists in the preparation of financial presentations using a variety of formats, displays, charts, graphs, and models.
• Maintains a general knowledge of the financial computer systems; maintains tools and databases to accurately capture and interpret financial data.
• Provides support to operational leaders and finance teams by assisting with financial system utilization, data analysis, and basic finance terminology.
• Identifies variances and reconciles data.
• Identifies and investigates financial errors and makes inquiries to determine the root cause; proposes appropriate solutions to resolve the issue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree, Associate Degree, or High School Diploma.

Experience

• Required: 0 years of experience and Bachelor's Degree, 2 years of related experience and Associate Degree, or 4 years of related experience and High School Diploma.