Description
Sr Financial Analyst
Description:
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Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control.
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Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance.
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Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts.
- Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.
Top Responsibilities:
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Prepares financial reports and conducts comprehensive analyses with written summaries to management.
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May be accountable for the coordination, compilation and distribution of financial data.
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Performs financial analysis upon identification of variances, and coordinates with Junior Analysts' variance analysis process as defined.
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Participates in the planning and development of regional, departmental and/or functional budgets.
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May be responsible for budget system completion and high level reviews.
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Participates in and/or leads projects of moderate to complex scope as assigned.
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Provides ongoing user education and management consulting on use and interpretation of analysis, reports, methodologies, systems and source data.
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Provides assistance on technical matters and acts as a significant information resource.
- 10% Travel to NCAL for meetings.
Requirements:
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Minimum six (6) years financial analysis or related experience.
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Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
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Broad application of financial analysis principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
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Advanced proficiency in PC based word processing and spreadsheet applications, including advanced functions such as graphics, pivot tables, macros and database management.
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Thorough knowledge of financial analysis policies, practices and systems.
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Complete understanding and application of financial analysis principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
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Highly developed knowledge of finance theories such as presents values theory/cash flow analysis and accounting principles.
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Able to formulate finance study designs and prepare and conduct professional presentations.