Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | Harmer

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for a Financial Analyst with a Chicago-based client of Harmer Associates. The client is establishing a newly created position, signaling an opportunity for significant contribution and growth within their organization. This role is essential for providing critical financial insights that will directly inform strategic business decisions and drive profit enhancement.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chicago, IL

• Mission: Interpret complex financial data to identify business trends, highlight issues, and communicate key discoveries to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Profit Enhancement: Analyze current and past financial data and performance to develop recommendations for improving profitability.
• Data Analysis: Consistently analyze financial information, leveraging both routine and ad-hoc reports.
• Trend Interpretation: Interpret financial data to identify evolving trends, recognize patterns, and understand their meaning in relation to key performance indicators.
• Strategic Communication: Communicate critical financial insights to management, highlighting potential business issues and their implications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, or equivalent professional experience. This is an early-career role.
• Experience: 0 to 3 years of experience in financial analysis and financial modeling.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong analytical mindset, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data effectively.