Financial Analyst

Position Overview


An organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities. This role will work closely with finance and business leaders to provide insights into financial performance, support decision-making, and drive overall business results.


The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.


Key Responsibilities


Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis against budget and prior periods
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports
• Analyze key financial and operational metrics to identify trends and insights
• Support leadership with data-driven recommendations

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers
• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic initiatives
• Assist in evaluating business opportunities, investments, and cost-saving initiatives

Data Management & Process Improvement

• Gather, analyze, and interpret large data sets from multiple systems
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 4-6 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, data analysis)
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting
• Familiarity with ERP systems, BI tools, or data visualization platforms
• MBA, CPA, or CFA (or progress toward certification) is a plus
• Experience in private equity

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.


Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.