Financial Analyst

Overview

• Serve as a Financial Analyst, reporting financial results for the North America region to leadership teams.
• Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for improved profitability and operational efficiencies.
• Summarize complex financial data into concise reports for decision-making purposes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and effectiveness.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.
• Engage in ad-hoc projects and analysis to address emerging business needs.
• Recommend improvements to financial policies and practices, driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and summarize monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc financial reports using streamlined datasets.
• Develop management board presentations leveraging new and existing reporting tools.
• Assist in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes to ensure financial accuracy.
• Enhance financial models to improve profitability and forecasting precision.
• Analyze financial information to predict future performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance, pricing, practice groups, and other teams regionally and globally.
• Provide training and support to less experienced staff, enhancing team capabilities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial reporting policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis experience; 4 years preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data effectively.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis is highly desirable.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial policies and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Hybrid work arrangement with two days in-office required.