Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst in GAC Savannah

Power query and Power BI experience is a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Master's Degree preferred. 2 years of experience with increasing financial responsibility. Other Certification preferred.

Position Purpose :

Under limited supervision, develop operational business area budgets and forecasts. Performs ongoing analysis and reporting of actual performance to budgets and/or forecasts. Provides general financial analysis in support of company goals and strategic initiatives.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Assist department and financial management in preparation of annual budgets and projections.
2. Ensure accurate and timely financial performance analysis and reporting.
3. Analyze financial performance versus budget/business plan, including identification of root causes and corrective actions.
4. Prepare accurate and timely financial analysis and report actual financial performance versus budgets and forecasts.
5. Compile financial information to develop budgets, identify causes of major variances and ensure accuracy of actual data.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Effective information organization and presentation. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Teamwork and collaboration skills.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer. This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.