Financial Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, revenue, expenses, and margins.
• Identify and investigate trends, variances, anomalies, concerns, opportunities, and potential risks in financial data.
• Analyze operational and financial activity to understand the drivers behind changes in areas such as utilization, billing, project activity, and expenses.
• Prepare and support the company’s financial reporting package.
• Support audit activities by facilitating information requests and providing relevant financial documentation.
• Use Excel and, preferably, Power BI to analyze data and create or maintain financial reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate reporting and financial processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and other internal teams to investigate discrepancies and communicate financial insights.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Financial Analysis, or a combination of both.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including journal entries, reconciliations, General Ledger, and month-end close.
• Experience analyzing financial statements, P&L, Balance Sheet, variances, and financial trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and investigate their root causes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently, identify what needs attention, and proactively investigate financial issues.
• Experience working with an ERP system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus, but not required.
• Power BI experience is a strong nice-to-have, particularly the ability to create and work with financial reports and dashboards. BI development experience is not required.
• Experience with US GAAP.
• CPA or similar accounting certification is a plus.
• Proficient English level, both written and verbal.