Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Department: Finance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Clackamas - Oregon (Corporate) Reporting To: Director of FP&A Compensation: $75,000 - $115,000 / year Description Summary The Financial Analyst is a self-starter who thrives on turning messy, complex, and multi-source data into clear, decision-ready insight for the VP of Business Analysis and company leadership. This role is built for someone who is naturally curious, eager to learn, and comfortable working through ambiguity to find the signal in the noise. A strong candidate actively leverages modern technology — including AI and automation tools — to work smoother and smarter while taking ownership of problems from raw data all the way through to a polished, well-communicated summary of findings and recommendations. Key Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities below outline the expected skills, abilities, and experience required to perform this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking Compile financial data from multiple systems and sources and create financial models for decision support Conduct Budget vs Actual analysis on all departments in the business Evaluate new project proposals, including financial modeling of resources, costs, revenue, and ROI Track financial KPIs to monitor company performance against expectations and against the industry as a whole Monitor and report on cash flow and identify fluctuations in forecasts; recommend adjustments to further refine models Independently investigate incomplete, messy, or conflicting datasets, using judgment and initiative to resolve gaps and reconcile discrepancies Distill complex analysis into clear, concise summaries and recommendations for non- technical stakeholders Proactively identify opportunities to use AI, automation, and other modern tools to streamline reporting and analysis Creates new statistical and visualization methods for highlighting critical variables Develop ad-hoc analytical models to support forecasting, budgeting, and other financial and non-financial data when necessary Identifies trends and patterns in large, unstructured datasets to generate insights Performs ad hoc analysis as required by the VP of Business Analysis Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business, or related field At least 2-4 years of related experience/training within finance or accounting with a focus on financial analysis Demonstrated self-starter who takes initiative, seeks out answers independently, and is eager to acquire new knowledge without being asked Must have a proven track record in their ability to handle and prioritize multiple task and meet all deadlines Deep understanding of statistical and financial modeling Understands relationships between variables even when the application is no immediately apparent Must have strong finance background, mathematical, analytical, communication skill and the ability to multitask Ability & Technical Skills Genuine enthusiasm for technology and AI tools, with a track record of using them to work more efficiently and creatively Thrives when working with large, messy, or incomplete datasets, and enjoys the process of untangling and structuring them Strong ability to synthesize complex analysis into a complete, well-organized summary of findings for leadership Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Familiarity with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and work management systems such as Slack, Jira, or similar platforms. Ability to travel occasionally between Company buildings or work sites, as needed. Strong quantitative and organizational skills are required Must possess the ability to interact effectively with managers, peers, other departments, and all levels of management Strong attention to detail is critical, as well as the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance assurance Ability to translate data into words and give recommendations to management in order to accomplish the goals of the organization Strong Excel, Microsoft Office, and PowerBI skills Familiarity with AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) for analysis, automation, or reporting strongly preferred Experience with SQL, Python, or similar tools for handling large or messy datasets is a plus Benefits As an exempt employee , you'll receive a competitive salary of $75,000-95,000/year, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance. Wyld is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr