What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at First Student?
Compiles and analyzes financial information under limited supervision. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Assists with the setup of bids, union labor models, forecasts, and budgets.
Major Responsibilities
- Facilitates the production of weekly, monthly, year-to-date and year-end financial reporting, including variance and trend analysis of results to budget, prior year and forecast.
- Facilitates monthly forecasting efforts and the annual budgeting process for all operational/functional units.
- Provides analytical support to all levels of management across operational/functional units; including ad-hoc reporting and problem solving.
- Ensures the integrity of financial reporting software including working with external consultants and performing ongoing testing.
- Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management.
- Compiles and prepares budget analysis and comparisons and suggest improvements to the budgeting process.
- Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.
- Reports headcount, fleet management, and key performance indicators to support operational performance.
- May assist in training/mentoring location staff.
Minimum Education & Certifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Master’s Degree is a plus
Minimum Experience & Skills Required
- 6 years experience in financial planning and analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with all levels of management.
- Highly organized, deadline oriented, possess high attention to detail.
- Travel up to 35%.