Sr Financial Analyst

Job TitleThis is the job title provided above.Job DescriptionBudget Plans and carries out budget procedures for multiple business units including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues; communicating monitoring status to management; assisting business units and departments in the preparation of business unit and department budgets; reviewing and making recommendations on business unit and department budget proposals; assisting in the development of multi-year forecast estimates for business unit and department expenditures and revenues. Analysis Analyzes and performs research on current and past financial data performance and prepares reports and projections based on analysis. Identifies trends in financial performance and provide recommendations. Assists with special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations. Mentors junior analyst and reviews forecasts and budgets as needed upon request. Prepares and analyzes reports for Regional reporting and ad hoc requests. Assist Assists department(s) in preparing proposals, provides input for forecasts and budgets and supporting information, explains policies and procedures, and provide recommendations. Serves as department liaison to other departments across the organization (subject matter expert for assigned area) Reporting Develops and maintains budget-monitoring models and coordinates production of the formal monitoring report (dashboard reporting, variance analysis). Performance Monitors and stays abreast of current and proposed legislation as it relates to the industry. Represents Finance in Board Meetings.Qualifications and SkillsSkills Ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Demonstrates leadership qualities. Develops and builds financial models to advance departmental objectives. Shows strong presentation skills in developing and giving financial presentations. Provide guidance and support to junior staff members. Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No physical exertion required. Travel within or outside of state. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Knowledge In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and accounting. Including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows and interplay between the three. Knowledge of the principles and practices of business organization and management. Knowledge of the organization and functions of a business operation with emphasis on departments to which assigned. Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate proposed programs and expenditures. Initiative Has a strong desire to progress into management-level positions. Willingness and ability to take lead on special projects; assists with special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations. Shows initiative in developing and improving current processes. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting (MBA or Master's in Finance strongly preferred). 5 or more years of professional experience in budgeting or accounting. Significant experience with databases and spreadsheet programs and use of financial or accounting information systems. Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Skills Ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports. Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Demonstrates leadership qualities. Develops and builds financial models to advance departmental objectives. Shows strong presentation skills in developing and giving financial presentations. Provide guidance and support to junior staff members.