Sr. Financial Analyst

About the role :

We are looking for a financial professional who is excited about the financial planning and analysis department of a client. They will also be responsible for tracking a company's financial plan and analyzing the company's performance, alongside changes and market trends. The Candidate should be strongly a result-driven person capable of working in a customer-demanding environment where multi-tasking and time management skills are critical.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support

Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements

Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting

Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts

Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures

Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization

Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials

Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standards and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards

Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps

Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking

Responsible for quality assurance of content produced by junior analysts in the team

Required Skills / Experience :

MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics may also apply

Proven work experience in a quantitatively-heavy role

Strong quantitative and analytical competency

Strong verbal and written skills

Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.