Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis activities across GardaWorld's U.S. operations. This role partners with finance and operational leaders to provide timely reporting, insightful analysis, and decision support that drives revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. The analyst will assist in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and development of financial models while helping improve reporting processes and data quality. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

What's in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 - $75,000/ year plus bonus eligibility
• Work Site Location: St. Louis, MO
• Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

Essential Functions
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare and maintain financial models for revenue, labor, overhead, and profitability analysis.
• Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers affecting financial performance.
• Assist with scenario analysis and ad hoc financial modeling to support strategic decisions.
• Provide analytical support for pricing reviews, customer profitability, and operational initiatives.

Business Performance Reporting

• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Assist in monthly business reviews and management presentations.
• Partner with operations, HR, payroll, and accounting teams to collect and validate data.
• Translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for business leaders.

Business Performance Reporting

• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Assist in monthly business reviews and management presentations.
• Partner with operations, HR, payroll, and accounting teams to collect and validate data.
• Translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for business leaders.

Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with FP&A leadership and cross-functional teams on special projects.
• Support acquisition integration, business case analysis, and operational initiatives as needed.
• Continuously develop financial, business, and analytical knowledge.

Skills & Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, business analytics, or related field.
• Experience working with financial reporting and budgeting processes preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting applications preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to non-financial audiences.
• Experience with data analytics tools and AI-enabled reporting solutions is a plus.

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.