Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a financial services organization in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role partners closely with business leaders to translate financial results into meaningful insights, strengthen profitability, and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a disciplined approach to reporting accuracy, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders. Due to onsite requirements, preference will be given to Hawaii residents. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by calling Melissa at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate annual financial planning activities and help build budgets that align with organizational priorities and operating goals.

• Manage recurring forecast cycles, including monthly and quarterly updates, to provide timely outlooks that support business performance reviews and earnings planning.

• Review preliminary period-end results, evaluate performance against plan, and highlight key drivers affecting financial outcomes across assigned business areas.

• Partner with leadership and operational teams to establish financial targets, define performance measures, and reinforce accountability to approved budgets.

• Investigate variances between actual results and expectations, identify root causes, and recommend practical actions to improve financial performance.

• Act as the FP& A contact for designated lines of business, offering analysis and guidance to support profitability and strategic decisions.

• Build financial models and pro forma analyses for initiatives such as lease evaluations, capital decisions, and new business opportunities.

• Produce and refine management reports and presentations so stakeholders receive accurate, relevant, and timely financial insights.

• Maintain strong data governance standards by validating reporting inputs, supporting consistency across departments, and administering the Syntellis Axiom enterprise performance management platform, including data loads, table updates, and security oversight.

• Contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement efforts by streamlining financial processes, promoting best practices, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited four-year institution preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance evaluation.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including the ability to develop ad hoc analyses and pro forma scenarios for management decision-making.
• Ability to interpret data trends, perform root-cause analysis, and present actionable recommendations to business leaders.
• Experience working with financial reporting systems and maintaining high standards for data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.