Entry Level Financial Analyst

Job Description

Entry Level Financial Analyst | Precise

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Precise, located in their New York, NY office. Precise operates as an international Financial Management Service provider, specifically catering to the unique needs of Architectural, Engineering, and Legal firms. The company is currently experiencing a period of significant growth, which makes this role vital for expanding our capacity to provide comprehensive financial analysis. As an Entry Level Financial Analyst, you will be instrumental in delivering insights across all facets of the business for our valued clients, requiring a proactive individual who can work independently while also being a strong team contributor.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: New York, NY (In-person)
• Pay: $55000–$60000 yearly
• Mission: This role is critical for delivering comprehensive financial analysis that informs decision-making and ensures optimal financial performance for Precise’s diverse client base.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, Word, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Map and analyze diverse quantitative financial data, translating complex information into understandable insights.
• Report: Prepare detailed management reports for both internal decision-makers and external clients, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Manage: Actively manage client cash flow, proactively addressing daily financial operational issues to maintain stability.
• Monitor: Continuously track client performance and assess overall profitability against established benchmarks.
• Support: Undertake additional duties and special projects as required to directly support financial management goals and client objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Business Administration is the minimum educational qualification for this early career position, providing a foundational understanding of financial principles.
• Experience: The role is primarily entry-level, requiring 0-2 years of relevant experience, though candidates bringing 1-2 years will receive strong consideration. Crucially, candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship and possess the immediate availability to start within 2-3 weeks of receiving an offer.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for interfacing with clients and executive management. Strong computer proficiency is required, with advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook being critical for data analysis and reporting. Additionally, exceptional detail-orientation and strong organizational skills are necessary for developing, collecting, formulating, and maintaining various financial databases, spreadsheets, estimates, project schedules, and reports.
• Bonus: The ideal candidate will also exhibit a strong willingness to learn and actively develop robust analytical skills, including budget and project management. High self-learning capabilities, a fast-learning aptitude, an exceptional work ethic, and a positive, self-motivated attitude are highly valued, along with complete honesty and a strong team player skill set for a rapidly expanding company.