What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Arkana Laboratories?
Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.
This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.
Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.
About the position: The Financial Analyst not only partners with operations and leadership to translate financial data into insights but also supports accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial records. This hybrid role bridges analysis with core bookkeeping responsibilities, strengthening both strategic decision-making and day-to-day financial integrity.
What you'll do: The Finance Analyst bridges finance and operations by providing cost-focused analysis, reporting, and insights. Using advanced Excel and financial analysis skills, this role identifies trends, opportunities, and risks that impact business performance. The analyst works cross-functionally to support strategic planning, budgeting, and operational efficiency initiatives.
· Maintain and update the consolidated and departmental Monthly Analysis Package (MAP)
· Analyze and provide explanations of variances on the Monthly Analysis Package (MAP)
· Oversee the inventory management system (WASP)
· Develop cost per stain calculations
· Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making
· Partner with operations and leadership teams to align financial analysis with business strategy
· Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements that impact financial and operational results
· Translate complex financial data into clear, concise presentations for non-finance stakeholders
· Assist in developing KPIs and performance metrics to monitor business performance
· Collaborate with Department Leads in yearly budgeting and forecasting processes
· Record and reconcile journal entries for key accounts
· Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals and prepaids
· Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
· Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts
· Support Accounts Payable processes including invoice coding and approvals
· Prepare and maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation entries, and disposals
· Partner with the Controller and CFO to prepare financial statements and audit schedules
· Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls in all financial reporting
· Contribute to ad-hoc projects, financial reviews, and special analyses as required
· Other duties as assigned
You should have:
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting from a four-year college or university.
Experience: 2-5 years in financial analysis, cost accounting, or related finance role.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and financial analysis techniques
- Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, data analysis, and automation (pivot tables, lookups, macros preferred)
- Ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams
- Self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, onsite at the main office in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This is an onsite position at our main office in Little Rock, Arkansas, applicants must live within 1 hour drive of the main office in Little Rock.
What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.
Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays
- Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family
- 401(k) with immediate eligibility and match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long term disability coverage
- Affordable vision and dental plans
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability
- Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes
- Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches
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