Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Location: New York, NY
Experience: Entry-Level to Mid-Level Professionals; New Graduates with Relevant Finance or Analytical Experience Encouraged
Employment Type: Full-Time
Visa: All Visa Types Considered, subject to applicable employment requirements

About the Opportunity

We are currently hiring for a Financial Analyst position with one of our clients in New York, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business performance, and data-driven decision-making .

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and quantitative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze financial information and communicate insights to business stakeholders.

Qualified new graduates with relevant finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, or data analysis education and hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, or financial modeling coursework are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data, business performance, revenue, expenses, and other financial metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Prepare financial reports, management reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts and identify significant variances.
• Develop and maintain financial models, spreadsheets, and analytical tools.
• Perform financial and operational data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Support management with ad-hoc financial analysis and business performance reporting.
• Work with accounting, finance, operations, and business teams to collect and validate financial information.
• Prepare variance analysis and provide explanations for key financial changes.
• Assist with revenue, expense, profitability, and cash flow analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial data and documentation.
• Support process improvement initiatives related to financial reporting and analysis.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field .
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Understanding of financial statements and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with financial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP &A, investment analysis, banking, or business analytics .
• Knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or other analytical tools .
• Understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and financial ratios.
• Experience with ERP or financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms .
• Familiarity with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes.
• Exposure to variance analysis, profitability analysis, or revenue forecasting.
• CFA, FMVA, or other finance-related certifications are a plus but are not required for qualified entry-level candidates.

New Graduate Consideration

Qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply , particularly candidates with relevant finance, accounting, economics, business, or analytical degrees and practical exposure through internships, academic projects, financial modeling coursework, case studies, certifications, or finance-related training .

Candidates do not necessarily need prior professional experience specifically titled "Financial Analyst." Experience in FP &A, Accounting, Business Analysis, Investment Analysis, Risk Analysis, Revenue Analysis, or Financial Planning may also be relevant.

Candidates with hands-on experience using Excel, financial modeling, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, or similar analytical tools through academic or internship projects will be considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent opportunity for entry-level and early-career finance professionals .
• Direct opportunity to work with one of our clients.
• Gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting .
• Opportunity to work with real-world financial and business data.
• Develop skills in financial modeling, variance analysis, business performance analysis, and reporting.
• Exposure to cross-functional finance and business teams.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Strong career path toward FP &A, Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, and Financial Planning roles.
• New graduates with relevant finance education, internships, or academic projects are encouraged to apply.
• All visa types are welcome to apply , subject to applicable employment requirements.