What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Cottingham & Butler?
We’re seeking a curious, analytical, and tech-savvy Financial Analyst to join our corporate financial team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a data-driven environment and enjoys partnering with business leaders to drive performance through actionable insights. You’ll play a dual role—designing financial dashboards for senior leadership and collaborating closely with practices to deliver high-quality financial analysis and support.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design, development and maintenance of financial dashboards for senior management.
- Serve as a key member of the corporate financial team, acting as a liaison between corporate accounting and IT.
- Meet regularly with practice leaders to review current dashboards and determine future development needs.
- Define and develop metrics to help practices understand financial performance and trends.
- Partner with IT and corporate accounting to automate reporting and streamline data distribution.
What We’re Looking For:
- BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Analytics.
- Strong understanding of business finance including P&L, budgets, and expense management.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, imperfect data sets.
- Solid IT background with experience using SQL and business intelligence tools.
- Outstanding analytical and project management skills.
- A curious, independent thinker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- You’ll have the opportunity to shape how financial data is used to drive strategic decisions.
- You’ll work closely with leaders across the organization, making a real impact on business outcomes.
About Cottingham & Butler:
At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.
As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
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