Financial Analyst

Financial & Operational Analyst

This role is responsible for driving financial planning, operational analysis, forecasting, and decision support across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, advanced analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of influencing business outcomes through data-driven insights.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional financial modeling and reporting expertise and be comfortable presenting recommendations to senior leaders.

Financial Analyst Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities, including monthly and annual close support, variance analysis, executive reporting, and long-range financial planning.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance, analyze key financial and operational metrics, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to assess profitability, operational effectiveness, workforce performance, capital investments, acquisition opportunities, and other strategic initiatives.
• Conduct operational and ROI analyses to evaluate processes, initiatives, and resource allocation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance organizational performance.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop budgets, monitor financial performance, track forecast-to-actual results, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Design and enhance reporting dashboards, automated reporting tools, and data-driven analytics solutions using advanced Excel, database, and business intelligence tools to improve visibility and decision-making across the organization.

Financial Analyst Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, business intelligence, or operational analytics.
• Advanced expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and translating complex financial and operational data into strategic business recommendations.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas, Power Query, VBA, macros, and automation; experience with SQL, databases, data warehouses, or business intelligence tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders, communicate complex findings to diverse audiences, and influence business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Experience evaluating investments, operational initiatives, acquisitions, capital projects, and other strategic opportunities through financial modeling and ROI analysis.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; experience in collections, debt recovery, consumer finance, or financial services is highly desirable.

IC System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug-free work environment.