Financial Analyst - Convent, LA

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst will be responsible for advanced financial planning, analysis and projections for the company. He/she will analyze historical financial performance, project future financial performance, and support business decision making with ad-hoc analysis. Additionally, they may lead teams in accomplishing project goals that support the financial success of the company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develops, supports, and maintains analysis tools for use in business applications

Advise leadership of the company on financial analysis results

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Analyze financial statements

Develops organizational processes and process improvements

Compares and analyzes actual results with plans and forecasts

Creates financial analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques and recommending actions

Reconciles and audits accounts as assigned

Provides financial modeling, financial analysis, and valuation support for business projects

Creates monthly financial analysis reports for review by business leadership

Generate ad-hoc reporting on operational or financial performance

Perform other duties as required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

3-5 years’ experience in the Finance and Accounting Industry preferred

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise with Microsoft Excel

Expertise with Microsoft Access

Knowledge with Tableau Business Intelligence Software or Power BI

Ability to multi-task and meet constant deadlines

Able to adapt to changes in process and procedure

Ability to influence and persuade

Time Management

Great presentation skills

Confidentiality

Ability to problem solve

Strategic Thinking

Quality Control

Must be a self- starter

Must comply with all operational directives and company policies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office environment; occasionally employee will be required to visit field operations for analysis purposes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Regularly

Frequently

Occasionally

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing/ Balance

X

Reaching-With arms/hands

X

Stooping/ kneeling/ crouching/ crawling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Feeling/ Touching

X

Vision- Close/ Peripheral/ Depth/ Ability to Adjust Focus

X

Full-time