Financial Analyst

Serves as part of the finance team and is responsible for analyzing and managing company expenses and identifying opportunities to increase profitability. This role reports to the FP&A manager and works closely with multiple departments, including  Accounting, Business Units and Operations, to ensure financial efficiency and budget adherence. 

• Analyze operating expenses, identify trends, and provide insights to control spending.

• Prepare detailed expense reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts.

• Maintain FP&A software data updated and validated during month end close. 

• Learn, prepare and maintain financial models and tools, and master the budget forecast model.

• Collaborate with business units to track and optimize spending.

• Monitor actual vs. budgeted expenses and recommend corrective actions.

• Develop dashboards and reports for expense tracking and analysis.

• Support financial decision-making by providing insights into key expense drivers.

• Prepare data for ad hoc analysis requests from senior leadership or executives.

• Collaborate on processes and projects while representing the goals of the finance team.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Required Experience: 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or cost management.

• Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Sage Inacct.).

• Knowledge of BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Cube is a plus.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

•Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.