Financial Analyst

Location: St. Louis

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** Job Summary
** The Financial Analyst I is an entry‐level professional role responsible for supporting financial analysis, reporting, and planning activities under close supervision. This position applies foundational finance and accounting knowledge to assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and data review. The role contributes to informed decision‐making, financial accuracy, and business performance while developing core analytical and professional finance skills.
** Job Description
** Role Overview  The Financial Analyst I supports finance and business teams by performing routine, well‐defined financial analysis and reporting tasks. The role follows established financial procedures, utilizes standard financial systems and tools, and works closely with more experienced analysts and finance leaders. Success is demonstrated through accurate analysis, timely reporting, and steady growth in financial knowledge and analytical capability.

Key Responsibilities  Financial Analysis & Reporting Support    Assist with preparation of routine financial reports, dashboards, and performance summaries  Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities  Perform basic variance analysis and investigate differences between actuals, budgets, and forecasts  Compile and organize financial data for management review    Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning    Assist with development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts for assigned areas  Support collection, validation, and consolidation of planning inputs  Update financial models and tracking tools under supervision  Help monitor budget adherence and identify routine issues    Data Management & Quality    Extract financial data from ERP, reporting, or planning systems  Verify data accuracy, completeness, and consistency  Maintain financial spreadsheets, models, and documentation  Follow internal controls and data governance standards    Business & Cross‐Functional Support    Partner with business stakeholders to gather financial inputs and clarify data questions  Support ad‐hoc analysis requests related to cost, spending, or performance metrics  Communicate clearly regarding financial data, assumptions, and findings    Learning & Professional Development    Develop foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes  Learn internal financial systems, reporting tools, and standard methodologies  Participate in training, mentoring, and on‐the‐job learning opportunities      Qualifications  Education & Experience    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required  Entry‐level position;

internship, co‐op, or academic project experience in finance or accounting preferred    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities    Fundamental knowledge of finance and accounting principles  Basic understanding of financial statements and budgeting concepts  Strong analytical and quantitative skills  High attention to detail and data accuracy  Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard office software  Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines  Effective written and verbal communication skills  Willingness to learn and accept feedback  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
** Additional Job Details
** Professional – P1    Organizational Impact  
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results  
• Entry-level professional; follows standard processes and works under close supervision  
• Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more…