Financial Analyst

## Financial AnalystApply: Atlanta-GA-US: Full time: Posted Today: R26005261**Job Summary**Gather disparate data from various data sources; analyze and normalize to ensure data integrity for analysis. Provide consistent, relevant, and accurate data as well as guidance/knowledge of the data and definitions that are available for analysis.**Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities*** Serves as a resource to assigned client in area of expertise.* Gathers and compiles raw data, conducts research for industry trends and benchmarks, and normalizes data to be incorporated into a centralized data format.* Analyzes, reports, and makes comparisons to industry/company benchmarks. Determines trends and prepares cost analyses.* Defines data definitions and documents data limitations.* Prepares spreadsheets for data analysis. Prepares reports with charts and graphs, mailing lists, maps and ad hoc requests. May make presentations.* Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis. Provides input on policies and procedures.* Participates in department and interdepartmental projects.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Nature and Scope*** Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.* Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.* May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel. **Work Environment*** Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.* No travel required. **Education and Experience*** Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr