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Financial Analyst

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Position

Financial Analyst

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Job Summary

Job Description

• 1. Financial Planning and Budgeting: Assist in the development, preparation, and analysis of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to guide strategic decision-making.
• 2. Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analyses, to assess financial performance and trends.
• 3. Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and investment decision-making.
• 4. Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, assess product or project profitability, and optimize cost structures.
• 5. Revenue Analysis: Analyze revenue trends, sales performance, pricing strategies, and market dynamics to support revenue forecasting and growth initiatives.
• 6. Investment Analysis: Evaluate investment opportunities, including capital projects, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, by conducting financial due diligence, risk assessment, and financial modeling.
• 7. Financial Forecasting: Forecast future financial performance based on historical data, market trends, and business projections, providing insights for resource allocation and strategic planning.
• 8. Financial Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, such as interest rate risk, currency risk, and credit risk, through hedging strategies, risk analysis, and scenario planning.
• 9. Cash Flow Management: Monitor and analyze cash flow trends, liquidity positions, and working capital management to optimize cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.
• 10. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including accounting, sales, marketing, operations, and IT, to gather financial data, share insights, and align financial objectives with business goals.
• 11. Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies through regular audits, internal controls, and process improvements.
• 12. Tax Assistance: Work with external tax firm to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, including income tax, sales tax, and other tax filings.

Qualifications

• - Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is usually required. Advanced degrees such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a master's degree in finance preferred.
• - Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or a related field. This experience may include internships, co-op programs, or entry-level positions in financial analysis, accounting, or investment analysis.
• - Financial Analysis Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis techniques, such as financial modeling, ratio analysis, variance analysis, and sensitivity analysis, is essential. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to interpret financial data, assess financial performance, and provide actionable insights.
• - Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is typically required, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling techniques. Familiarity with financial software and tools such as Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters, or financial databases may also be beneficial.
• - Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for a Financial Analyst role. Candidates should be able to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations to support decision-making.
• - Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are important for presenting financial analysis findings, communicating with stakeholders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• - Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial in financial analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data, reports, and forecasts.
• - Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to cross-functional projects or initiatives.
• - Financial Reporting and Compliance: Understanding of financial reporting principles (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience with financial statement analysis, SEC reporting, or compliance audits may be preferred, especially for roles in publicly traded companies.
• - Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific industry or sector relevant to the organization may be preferred. Candidates with industry-specific knowledge and understanding of market dynamics, regulatory environment, and key performance indicators (KPIs) may have an advantage.
• - Investment Analysis: Experience in investment analysis, including evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, performing risk assessments, and preparing investment memos or presentations for senior management or investment committees.
• Degree Level: Associates
• Field: Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Degree Level: Bachelors
• Field: Accounting, Finance, or related field
• - Financial Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess the financial health and performance of a company.
• - Excel Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use complex functions, build financial models, create pivot tables, and conduct data analysis.
• - Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles and concepts, including revenue recognition, expense allocation, accrual accounting, and financial statement analysis.
• - Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, analyze root causes, and develop solutions to complex financial problems.
• - Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in financial analysis, reporting, and documentation to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data and reports.
• - Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate financial analysis findings, present recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• - Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, prioritize work effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• - Teamwork and Collaboration: Capacity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, operations, and marketing, to gather data, share insights, and drive business outcomes.
• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in all financial activities, adhering to professional standards and ethical guidelines.
• - Financial Modeling: Ability to create and manipulate financial models to forecast future financial performance, evaluate investment opportunities, and perform scenario analysis.
• - Quantitative Analysis: Strong quantitative skills to analyze numerical data, perform statistical analysis, and interpret financial metrics and ratios.
• - Data Visualization: Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques to present financial data effectively, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards.
• - Financial Reporting: Knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and experience in preparing financial reports and presentations for management, investors, and stakeholders.
• - Risk Management: Understanding of financial risk management principles, including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk, and the ability to assess and mitigate risks effectively.

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