Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst III
Location: West Hills, CA 91304
Duration: 12 months
Shift time: Monday-Friday- 8am-5pm (could be flexible) 40 hour week. 100% on Site.

Description:

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years of strong analytical experience in financial planning, business analysis
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Superior communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization
• Can-do attitude and ability to positively implement change
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Well organized with strong time management skills
• Possess the ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and solve business problems while operating as part of a larger team

Responsibilities:
1) Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost analysis, profitability analysis, and trend analysis. Identify key drivers of financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making
2) Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts. Collaborate with partners to gather relevant data and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial projections
3) Financial Reporting: Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial documents. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies
4) Workflow and Operational Efficiency: Find opportunities for improvement in execution and cost reduction. Analyze operational data to optimize resource allocation and streamline workflows
5) Financial Modeling: Develop financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and investment decision-making. Evaluate the financial impact of various initiatives and provide recommendations for optimization
6) Performance Measurements: Define and track key performance indicators (critical metrics) to measure the financial health and operational performance of the organization. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor and communicate performance results
7) Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with team members across departments to gather financial data, understand business operations, and provide financial insights. Support management in making informed decisions and driving operational excellence

Skills that will help you excel:
Advanced knowledge of excel.
Strong analytical or financial modeling skills
Experience and/or ability to learn and use PLN, HFM, SAP, SQL or similar tools
Comfortable with large and complex data and with communicating findings to senior management
Fluency of standard finance systems (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion, CMR, SAP, SQL, Smartview)
Proactively find opportunities for change, operational improvement, and system enhancements
Excel experience is preferred (Vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)