Junior Financial Analyst

Description What is VBG: Veteran Benefits Guide has been proud to serve our nation’s service members for more than 10 years. Founded by a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, VBG assists Veterans through the challenging VA claims process to efficiently secure their hard-earned benefits. Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans through the VA claims process. The company is dedicated to honoring service and supporting the Veteran community through ongoing advocacy, community partnerships, and meaningful opportunities within its workforce. Who we’re looking for: We are seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support our financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analytics functions. This role is a great opportunity for someone detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow their career in finance while contributing to data-driven decision-making across the business. The Junior Financial Analyst will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to help prepare reporting, maintain dashboards and KPI tracking tools, validate data, and support operational performance improvement initiatives. What do we offer: We invest in our people, supporting their growth through mentorship and professional development. We strive to offer a work-life balance, creating a culture that is people-focused and fun. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team: Work from home: Flexibility to work from home (in Las Vegas, NV) based on business needs and policies. Work/life balance: We offer a Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. Benefits: Choice of Medical, Vision, and Dental plans with company premium contributions, vacation and sick time, 8 paid holidays plus a floating holiday, 401k with company match after 90 days & other ancillary benefits. Growth and development: In-house training and on-the-job development prepare our employees for promotional advancement, leadership opportunities, and lateral transfer skill development. What you’ll do: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. Support budget preparation, forecasting updates, and variance analysis. Prepare recurring financial and operational reports for leadership review. Maintain and update financial models, reporting templates, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools. Compile, organize, and validate financial and operational data from multiple systems. Assist with departmental spending reviews and budget tracking. Support the preparation of C-Suite and Advisory Board reporting packages. Perform trend analyses and identify notable variances or reporting inconsistencies. Assist in the development and maintenance of employee productivity and operational performance reporting. Partner with Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, and Business Intelligence teams to support reporting accuracy and consistency. Support process improvement initiatives focused on reporting automation, efficiency, and data integrity. Assist with ad hoc analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information. What we’re looking for 1 to 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, analytics, or a related business function preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to organize and analyze financial and operational data effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. Willingness to learn and develop financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting skills. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required. Exposure to NetSuite, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting systems preferred. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Education and experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Relevant internship or analytical work experience is highly valued. Why VBG: VBG find meaning in their day-to-day work because every process, every project, and every decision connect back to real Veterans’ lives. VBG fosters a culture that values service, integrity, and continuous improvement. When you work at VBG, you’re not just advancing your career—you’re honoring service, empowering Veterans, and helping to build a better system for those who gave so much. EEO: Veteran Benefits Guide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression) genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, hairstyle or hair texture, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.