Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | LHH

The Tone:
A top client of LHH is actively seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to join their rapidly growing team in the vibrant Kansas City area. This is a direct hire position that offers stability and long-term potential directly with the organization. The company is committed to its employees, providing a highly competitive compensation package and excellent benefits to ensure well-being and security. This role is pivotal in contributing to the client’s financial health and strategic decision-making, offering significant growth opportunities for a professional looking to advance their career within a supportive, team-oriented culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level (For a professional with 3+ years of dedicated corporate FP&A experience.)
• Type: Full-time, Direct Hire (This position is a permanent role directly with LHH’s client.)
• Location: Hybrid, Kansas City area (This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule for those located in or near Kansas City, Missouri.)

• Team: This role is part of a growing finance team within the organization, operating within a highly collaborative and team-oriented culture that provides exposure to leadership.
• Mission: The primary mission of this Financial Analyst is to drive financial accuracy and strategic insight by meticulously preparing budgets and forecasts, conducting critical analyses, and effectively communicating financial performance to support the company’s continuous growth and decision-making processes.
• Tech Stack: Key tools include strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, utilized for detailed financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Budget and Forecast Preparation: Take ownership of preparing comprehensive annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives to guide the company’s financial planning.
• Financial Presentation Delivery: Create and deliver compelling financial presentations to various stakeholders, including leadership, translating complex financial data into understandable insights for informed decision-making.
• Variance Analysis Execution: Conduct in-depth variance analysis on financial performance, meticulously comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts to identify key drivers, trends, and areas for improvement or concern.
• Ad Hoc Analytical Support: Provide critical ad hoc financial analysis and support as needed by the business, responding to emergent requests and contributing to special projects that require detailed financial modeling and insights.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution, providing a strong foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience specifically within corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), demonstrating a proven track record in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Skills: Exhibit advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, capable of complex data manipulation, formula creation, pivot tables, and financial modeling for robust analysis and reporting.