Financial Analyst – Cost
Job in
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, 64053, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Advisor / Consultant -
Business
Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor / Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Support the business through financial planning, forecasting, and decision support across fixed cost and variable cost areas.
- Lead the monthly forecast process for assigned areas of fixed cost and variable cost, and partner with business leaders to improve forecast accuracy and achieve financial targets.
- Analyze business results against forecast, budget, and prior year to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize performance.
- Build and apply financial models, business cases, run-rate views, and advanced analytics to influence current and future profitability.
- Prepare monthly operating review materials and KPI reporting packages with clear insights and anticipated answers to likely leadership questions.
- Serve as a key analyst in budget and long-term plan development by identifying trends and helping establish bold but achievable targets.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics; MBA preferred
- 2+ years of operating finance experience
- Strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in corporate finance
- Experience with common financial modeling methods such as NPV, payback, and cash flow analysis
- Knowledge of corporate finance principles, including cash flow and forecasting
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles
- Critical thinking skills and an inquisitive mindset
- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues to provide insight and metrics that drive sound business decisions
- Advanced Excel skills, along with strong modeling and financial valuation capabilities
- Ability to provide accurate, timely, and reliable reporting and controls
- Ability to quickly learn and understand a digital product portfolio
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to structure presentations in a straightforward and efficient manner
- Comfortable with presenting to GM senior management.
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