Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Type: (Remote)

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing corporate financial performance, preparing budgets and forecasts, monitoring financial results, and providing data-driven insights to support business decisions. This position works closely with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and business leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify trends and risks, and support strategic planning.

• Analyze corporate financial performance, including revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and operating results.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management presentations.

• Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis.

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

• Develop financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Analyze financial trends and identify key drivers of business performance.

• Prepare financial forecasts based on historical performance, business assumptions, and current market conditions.

• Monitor departmental and corporate budgets and identify significant variances.

• Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Partner with business units to understand financial results and develop explanations for variances.

• Conduct profitability, cost, revenue, and expense analysis.

• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and return-on-investment analysis.

• Evaluate the financial impact of proposed projects, investments, business initiatives, and operational changes.

• Assist with cash flow analysis and working capital reporting.

• Reconcile financial information with Accounting records and investigate discrepancies.

• Extract and analyze financial data from ERP, accounting, and reporting systems.

• Improve financial reporting processes through automation, standardization, and process improvements.

• Support month-end and quarter-end financial reporting activities.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for senior management.

• Maintain accurate documentation of financial models, assumptions, methodologies, and reporting processes.

• Ensure financial analyses comply with company policies and established financial controls.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive corporate and financial information.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and financial modeling.

• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• MBA, Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• CFA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification.

• Experience with FP&A or corporate finance.

• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Workday, or Microsoft Dynamics.

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other financial reporting and visualization tools.

• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools.

• Experience supporting executive-level financial reporting and presentations.

• Experience with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and investment analysis.

• Corporate Financial Analysis

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Financial Modeling

• Variance Analysis

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Revenue & Expense Analysis

• Profitability Analysis

• Cash Flow Analysis

• Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis

• Microsoft Excel

• ERP / Financial Systems

• Power BI / Tableau

• Management Reporting

• KPI Analysis

• Data Analysis

• Business Partnering

• Strategic Planning

• Process Improvement

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, financial statements, and business performance.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and explain key business drivers.

• Financial Modeling: Ability to develop accurate financial models and forecasts to support business decisions.

• Business Partnership: Ability to collaborate with…