Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and provides products, programs, projects, processes and policies in support of the Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Provides financial services and consulting at the branch, team and/or market level; performs analysis and interpretation of financial and other data; directly supports the Finance Director and finance team.
• Forecasts, analyzes, and evaluates financial plans and budgets; develops recommendations to achieve financial objectives.
• Participates in expense forecasting and actuals process, including research and communication of variances.
• Prepares and distributes analytical and performance tracking reports to sales and operational team leaders.
• Builds process improvements that identify and track key operating metrics that can be leveraged to develop planning tools.
• Creates financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions.
• Interfaces with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering.
• Performs analysis/deep dives on profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects.
• Performs ad hoc research as necessary; prepares and presents comprehensive evaluations, proposals and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
• Assists with budgeting process including preparation of templates, coordination of budget meetings, entering budget information into appropriate systems and preparation of presentation materials.
• Tracks historical capital investments and assists with monthly capital expenditure forecasting.
• Analyzes concession agreements and other third party contracts and monitors compliance with financial terms and obligations.
• Supports business development team by providing financial information for business reviews and by analyzing performance of competitors, including identifying trends in competitors' behavior.

• Education and Certifications
  • Minimum 4-year college degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA a plus
• Work Experience
  • Minimum 2-3 years of related experience, in an accounting/financial analysis role
• Skills
  • Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Able to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses in a timely manner.
  • Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
  • Strong organizational / time management skills, and be detailed oriented.
  • Strong process, analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.) with advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups and pivot tables).
• Competencies
  • Technical Aptitude - Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.).
  • Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
  • Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies.
  • Time Management - Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities.
  • Process Management - Good at figuring out the processes to get things done.
  • Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things seen as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning.
• Physical Demands
  • Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands.
  • Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds.
  • Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.
  • This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.