Financial Analyst

We are currently searching for a financial professional that possesses a solid blend of business-savvy and strong analytical skills to provide financial planning and analysis support as part of the Company’s FP&A team. This person will be a key member of the FP&A team to help grow and drive the business through quality financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis.

The Financial Analyst will be heavily involved with analyzing, reporting, and forecasting various functional expenses and will play a key role in the expense forecast process. In addition to key financial modeling and analysis skills, the ability to translate business issues into clear and meaningful financial forecasts and analyses is a key attribute possessed by the person that will fill this role.

Responsibilities:

• Expense forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, and monthly variance analysis
• Finance business partner to several areas providing reporting, modeling, and analysis to drive efficiency and growth in the business
• Develop and/or improve reporting packages to areas of the business to help business leaders understand the financial impact of their organization to the company
• Make timely decisions and draw appropriate conclusions from analysis of the business and financial information available
• Ad hoc analysis and projects as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (preferably in the software / technology sector or in support of an organization with a recurring revenue business model)
• A working knowledge of an enterprise level financial planning system
• The executive presence and demeanor to work closely with the executive team in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Be comfortable juggling multiple tasks and be proficient working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, while maintaining a great attitude
• Be able to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and non-routine information, in support of a rapidly growing and changing organization
• Possess a high degree of integrity, while consistently driving to get things done, and done accurately
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
• Minimum of 1 years of financial analysis experience, especially in a Finance business partner capacity
• Exceptional written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize effectively and work with colleagues across businesses and geographies in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent computer skills required, including a high degree of demonstrated Excel
• Expertise and a working knowledge of an enterprise level financial planning system

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 2 days per week in our Itasca office.