Financial Analyst

About the job Financial Analyst (Hybrid) Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively partnering with an established organization to help find a Financial Analyst for its Finance Team. This is an opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys digging into the numbers, understanding what drives business performance, and helping leaders make informed decisions. The role combines financial planning and analysis, operational reporting, and cost analysis, with opportunities to work across departments and contribute to business initiatives. Position will report Directly to an FP&A Manager but also work closely with the Controller. This is a smaller intimate group, so Financial Analyst will get exposed to all facets of the business and has a lot of growth opportunity internally! The Financial Analyst will help connect financial results with day-to-day operations—turning information from multiple sources into clear reporting, practical insights, and recommendations for leadership. Candidate needs to have a solid accounting foundation as well. Key Responsibilities Partner with department leaders to understand business activity, evaluate financial performance, and support planning decisions Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, including developing assumptions, reviewing departmental submissions, and updating financial projections Analyze actual results against expectations, identify meaningful trends, and explain the operational factors driving financial variances Prepare recurring management reports and financial presentations that clearly communicate results, risks, and opportunities Evaluate costs and resource utilization across departments and business activities to help leaders better understand operating performance Develop and maintain financial models and supporting analyses for proposed projects, operational changes, and other business decisions Reconcile information across financial and operational systems, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain reliable reporting data Assist with maintaining cost allocation methods, reporting structures, and financial assumptions as business needs evolve Respond to financial information requests, working with internal stakeholders to clarify objectives and deliver useful analysis Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen data accuracy, and reduce manual work Support enhancements to financial reporting tools, including testing, validating results, and assisting with system updates Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting 2-5 Years of Accounting or Financial Analyst experience Experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, or a related analytical finance function Strong Excel skills and the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information from multiple sources Understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and the relationship between financial results and operational activity Familiarity with databases, reporting systems, and data validation Ability to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines Experience with financial planning platforms, AI, business intelligence tools, or SQL is a plus. What Makes This Opportunity Appealing Competitive compensation package Strong benefits and retirement plan matching Hybrid Capabilities – 3 days in office Fast growth opportunity internally The ability to work under a terrific leader and be trained in all aspects of the business Interesting work that gives a blend of financial planning, cost analysis, and operational decision support Opportunities to collaborate with department leaders and contribute insights used in business decisions Position does allow for Hybrid, but candidates must live in Central AR as being in office in Little Rock is required a few days a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arkansas Talent Group