Financial Analyst - Entry Level

The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing internal and external financial data of considerable complexity requiring independent judgment and initiative. Completes analyses and makes recommendations as appropriate. Completes related accounting functions and monitors financial processes. Monitors performance and makes revisions as needed. The may include preparing the Operational Budget in partnership with the Director of Finance and Leadership Team. They will review supporting presentations, ensuring they contain consistent data and aligned strategic message. The Analyst will ensure operational business units contribute accurate, timely, and informative content that is meaningful and relevant for senior staff discussions. Working with operational leaders to establish budgets, revise forecasts and explain actual results versus plan for balance sheet and cash flow metrics. They will prepare revised Quarterly Budgets for the company and forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional team members and provide explanations for variances from prior expectations. The Analyst will prepare the monthly reporting package and reports that summarize and forecast the division’s business activity and financial position. Provides input and participates for the annual and long range planning process. Perform budgeting and forecasting. Develop, and maintain, key performance metrics and scoreboards. Significant data extraction, ad-hoc reporting, and project, based analysis. Act as a proactive business partner, advising and making recommendations based upon financial projections and historical performance. Perform additional tasks as required.