Financial Analyst

CV Resources is partnering with our client in the Maritime Transportation industry in search for a Financial Analyst.

This will be a key business partner to business unit management teams, working across functions within the organization to analyze and assess revenue and operational performance, drive the development of forecasts, and own the management of the financial statements. The position requires both strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, develop financial models to analyze business opportunities, and present analyses to management.

Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Partnerships will range from the VP/Director to Ops analyst levels.
• Drive and assist the teams to provide timely and accurate reporting & analysis to assist with decision making and value creation.
• Compile and analyze financial reports, identifying discrepancies that require management's attention.
• Prepare and lead business reviews for leaders focused on the story (not just data) with clear insights and actionable presentation material.
• Drive results by partnering on business-related projects such as modeling business scenarios and tracking performance metrics.

Financial Close, Forecasting, Reporting and Analysis

• Responsible for forecasting, forecast alignment, spend tracking, monthly close activities, purchase order approvals, and headcount management.
• Partner with the Accounting group to manage close deliverables, timelines, process and reporting.
• Drive FP&A excellence.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement, standardization and automation of forecasting and reporting.
• Challenge status quo and provide alternative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ad Hoc – projects as necessary. Examples include driving process improvements across both business partners and finance partners, scenario analysis.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Four (4) or more years of experience in financial analysis, operations analysis, business planning, or data analysis.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar.
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting and general GAAP knowledge.
• Highest degree of proficiency in financial modeling and analysis; skills should include not only Excel expertise, but also abilities to design, communicate, and adjust models to fit business needs and changes.
• Financial Modeling, What-if scenario analysis, some experience in M&A/Valuation analysis preferred.
• Customer pricing experience such as maintaining rate sheets.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all individuals across all functions and levels in order to present findings and drive positive change throughout the company.
• Ability to clearly define problems, identify solutions, and independently partner with operations to execute performance-improvement initiatives.
• SQL, BI experience a plus.
• Ability to dive deep with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to deal with ambiguity, and work successfully and effectively on cross-functional team.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, often cross-functionally.
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint expertise required, familiarity with BI360, Anaplan, OneStream or other reporting/planning solution preferred.