Financial Analyst

Overview and Summary

We are Automotive Business Scientists. We empower our clients to turn overwhelming industry data into discovery, action and measured success. We are unique market leaders because we find and examine possibilities through the clarity of a scientific lens. To solve the toughest client challenges, we need curious, creative and dedicated people to join our team.

We search out individuals who align with our core values and who adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethics in everything they do. Our company is filled with the brightest minds and the biggest hearts at every level. We recognize that personal success takes on many different forms of the course of our lives – both professional and personally – so we provide a myriad of benefits and programs focused on Wellbeing, Growth, Community and Recognition.

One size does not fit all, so we encourage every Urban Scientist to discover their own formula for success. If this sounds like the kind of company you would like to work with,

OVERVIEW: The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Regional Finance Manager with all monthly financial processes and supporting the Finance department analytics. This position will closely collaborate with the FP&A team and support needs for budget/forecasting procedures.

This role has current Hybrid Workplace flexibility local to our Detroit, MI office location. Candidates must be available and willing to work in-person Wednesdays and Thursdays, flexible to change upon needs of the business. If you're ready to grow your skills and make an impact, we’d love to meet you.

URBAN SCIENCE DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

At Urban Science, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for our employees, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to equitable practices across hiring, development, career growth, and compensation. In accordance with applicable federal and Texas law, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Assist with month end close duties, including: revenue journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
• Support process of validating and reconciling results during month-end close process.
• Support adherence to all corporate finance policies and required activities.
• With guidance, use monthly financial statements, variance reports and other standard monthly, weekly or daily reports to analyze financial and operating results in support of regional and corporate business management.
• Key resource for producing labor and revenue reporting and answering related questions.
• With guidance, assist stakeholders in understanding the content of standard monthly reports and provide guidance use in monitoring business performance.
• Provide support during yearly budgeting process.
• Provide support for monthly forecasts.
• Works with manager in completing own annual goal setting and performance review in a timely manner.
• Proactively communicates with manager and business partners to provide updates and report issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in ad-hoc Financial Analysis and Planning related projects or assignments, as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.…