Financial Analyst

Job Title : Financial Analyst

Duration: 12 months (Possible extension)

Location : Birmingham, AL (Onsite)

Pay range"$30-$39/hr on w2

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for providing financial support to the Customer Solutions team. The position requires the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate processes. These activities include but are not limited to the following: cost analysis, developing business processes, reviewing and analyzing net income statements, producing monthly/ad-hoc reports for management decision making, and coordinating and reporting activities for accounting, auditing, and compliance for new and existing projections.
• Specifically, this position will include building and supporting financial models, researching accounting issues, reporting on spending trends, and reconciling accounts and activity.
• Other duties may include performing risk assessments and executing and testing internal controls.

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in Experience in financial planning, financial modeling and analysis, and budgeting.
• Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst. Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software application
• Knowledge of financial forecasting, corporate finance, and information analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written interactions

Key responsibilities:

• Gather and consolidate financial data, including budgets, income statement forecasts, and other relevant information.
• Analyze data using management identified metrics to drive financial accountability.
• Offer creative alternatives to reduce costs and improve financial performance. Provide recommendations based on analysis to maximize financial efficiency.
• Provide sophisticated reports on financial status and risks.
• Create financial models to forecast business outcomes and profits.
• Provide insight on process improvements and identify areas of risk.
• Assist with business case preparation and business modeling.
• Perform analysis on mature, new, and proposed offerings.
• Provide comparative analysis based on actuals, trends, and changing economic factors.
• Develop forecast models to guide decision making. Track and determine financial status by comparing actual results with forecasts.
• Consult with management to influence long-term and strategic decision-making. * Drive process improvement initiatives that impact the function.
• Use KPIs for reporting and analyzing projected results Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages. Outstanding presentation and communication skills.