Financial Analyst II

The Financial Analyst is responsible for accurate and timely reporting of financials to ELT and shareholders. The Analyst supports the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and ad hoc scenario analysis. The Analyst produces useful analysis for decision-makers, provides insight into business operations, and identifies opportunities. Able to work independently to perform professional-level analysis work.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Accounting, Finance, or Business degree from a four-year college or university

• At least 1 years of relevant experience.

   

Additional knowledge and skills:

• SAP (BPC/EPM), Oracle (Hyperion), and/or cross-dimensional database experience preferred.

• Proficient in reading, understanding, and analyzing key financial statements (P&L, BS, and Cash Flow)

• Proficient in Windows environment and the Microsoft suite of products; specifically, must demonstrate strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Commitment to continuous personal development and process improvement

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking

• Ability to work proactively, independently, and in a team environment

• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new skills and techniques

• Ability to manage competing priorities within tight deadlines while remaining focused on the details

• Experience in the travel/aviation industry

Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, analysis, and KPIs for shareholders and ELT.
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly financial statements for specific departments or cost centers by managing accruals and prepaid expense processes in accordance with the company's accounting policies.
• Support the budget and forecasting process from start to finish, including consolidation of multiple departments, collation of reports, analysis, validation, and presenting information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Proactively work with management to maximize profitability and reduce risk.
• Work alongside the FP&A Director to define and deliver information requirements for senior management. Be proactive in suggesting analysis that will benefit the understanding of the business.
• Analyze current and past trends in KPIs, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, working capital, debt, cash, and capital expenditures.
• Deliver actionable financial and business analysis across multiple lines of business, equipping stakeholders with insights that drive operational efficiency and revenue growth. 
• Proactively work alongside the Finance team to ensure there is an effective control environment.
• Produce statistics and reports for the senior management team as and when requested.
• Operational and financial analysis, including KPIs and KPI development to enable management to understand business performance and make informed decisions.
• Support business leaders in the creation of business cases by providing comprehensive financial modeling, risk assessment, and data-driven recommendations to ensure financial viability.