Financial Analyst I

Job Description

Financial Analyst I | Cherokee Federal

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cherokee Federal, primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting. Cherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies, serving as a trusted partner for over 60 federal clients. The company is dedicated to building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and supporting government missions with a compassionate approach. This Financial Analyst I role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, directly contributing to the company’s ability to support its federal partners through robust financial planning and analysis functions.

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

• Team: Reports to a senior analyst or manager within the finance team.
• Mission: To contribute to sound financial planning and analysis by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial data to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Gathering: Systematically gathers and organizes diverse financial data from multiple sources, ensuring comprehensive and reliable information for all analyses.
• Reporting & Presentation: Prepares clear, basic financial reports and presentations, effectively communicating key financial metrics and performance to internal stakeholders.
• Budget & Forecast Support: Actively assists in the meticulous preparation of organizational budgets and financial forecasts, contributing to the strategic financial planning process.
• Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: Conducts variance analysis to pinpoint trends and discrepancies, performs regular general ledger and bank reconciliations, and ensures overall data accuracy and financial integrity.
• Model Management & Support: Maintains and updates essential financial models and databases, while also supporting senior analysts on ad-hoc projects and assisting with crucial month-end and year-end closing processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possesses a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. This role requires basic knowledge of fundamental financial principles and core accounting concepts.
• Experience: Holds working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products, demonstrating proficiency in tools necessary for data analysis and report generation. The position is an early career opportunity, suitable for individuals seeking to build foundational financial analysis experience.
• Skills: Exhibits excellent attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational and time-management skills, and effective written and verbal communication abilities. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment.