Financial Analyst

About the position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. In this role, you will analyze financial data, prepare reports, and help guide decision-making to support the company's financial goals. This role will serve as a key business partner to commercial leadership, providing financial insights and strategic support to drive decision-making and business growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, financial modeling experience, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, budgets, and variances to provide insights on financial performance and utilize the analytics to aid in decision-making
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets; monitor expenditures and performance against financial plans
• Analyze product, customer, and business team profitability to uncover insights and drive initiatives that improve margin and operating leverage
• Develop and maintain financial models to project future financial performance and assess the impact of potential business decisions
• Collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support strategic planning initiatives by providing financial analysis and scenario planning
• Monitor and evaluate cost structures to identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities, including economic cost benefit analysis
• Conduct ROI analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of key commercial and strategic initiatives
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and financial analysis for management as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or a similar role
• Proficient in Excel, financial modeling and data analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of financial statements, GAAP, and accounting principles
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Self-starter

Nice-to-haves

• MBA, CFA or CPA certification a plus
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Familiarity with financial planning software (e.g. Planful)