Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Works with finance, operational and administrative organizations to ensure that the business is operating efficiently and profitably through the use of analytical tools and the interpretation of operational metrics. Ensures that budgets, forecasts and financial results are presented in conformity with corporate direction and policy.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Works with business groups to develop budgets/forecasts and to review actual performance.
  
• Provides general business advice to operations counterparts.
  
• Serves as a liaison between accounting and operations.
  
• Reviews and interprets complex financial data received from financial and operations leaders.
  
• Prepares detailed monthly analysis of overhead functions that contain meaningful analysis of costs and variances to budgets/forecasts.
  
• Establishes and maintains a tracking system for efficient monthly analysis.
  
• Prepares departmental budgets and forecasts. Provides analysis of departmental results of operations.
  
• May train new lower level team members
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in business, accounting or finance
  

Certifications

• None required
  

Required Experience

• A minimum of 2 years experience in financial analysis
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SQL and/or VBA preferred
  
• 3 years of finance experience
  

Required and Desired Skills

• Intermediate Excel skills with demonstrated increasing levels of proficiency
  
• Ability to perform more difficult analyses
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP)
  
• General knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques
  
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy
  
• Strong analytical and problem solution skills
  
• A natural orientation for continuous improvement and problem solving
  
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to produce consistent quality under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail
  
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions independently and at own discretion
  

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
  
• Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
  
• Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Ability to work inside an office
  
• Ability to work alone, work with others and perform under deadline pressure
  

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply Online at: jobs.energysolutions.com