Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Position

Premier Project Management is seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Financial Analyst to support strategic decision-making and financial planning across the organization. This role plays a key part in developing financial models, forecasting performance, and delivering insights that guide business strategy.

The Financial Analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to provide meaningful analysis, reporting, and recommendations that help drive performance and operational efficiency. This position offers high visibility to senior leadership and meaningful exposure to company strategy, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to grow their career.

Depending on experience and qualifications, the title may be adjusted to reflect the candidate's background and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning
• Maintain monthly forecasts and collaborate with department leaders to evaluate business performance
• Perform financial analysis and modeling to support operational and strategic decisions
• Prepare insightful reports and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze budget and forecast variances, providing clear explanations and actionable insights
• Support the month-end close process, including participation in revenue recognition activities
• Partner with the VP of Accounting to produce the monthly financial reporting package
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain standard reporting tools to support multiple business functions
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support evolving business needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field
• MBA or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting preferred
• 3–5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in FP&A or financial analysis
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Experience building and maintaining financial reports and performance metrics
• Ability to analyze financial statements and translate data into business insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Naturally curious and motivated to understand the "why" behind financial results
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint