Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | Sanford Rose Associates – JFSPartners

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Sanford Rose Associates – JFSPartners, dedicated to supporting a global manufacturing organization. As a Financial Analyst, you will be a vital partner to senior leadership, including the Chief Financial Officer, providing crucial financial insights that directly influence strategic business decisions. This position is central to the organization’s corporate finance initiatives, encompassing essential functions such as comprehensive budgeting, rigorous forecasting, in-depth financial analysis, and precise executive reporting. Your work will not only support operational excellence but also contribute significantly to the financial health and future direction of a prominent entity within the manufacturing sector. The role demands strong analytical capabilities and effective communication to translate complex financial data into actionable strategies for high-level stakeholders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: Up to $110,000 yearly, plus up to 8% bonus
• Team: Not specified
• Mission: Support corporate finance initiatives and provide insights that drive strategic business decisions for a global manufacturing organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Planning: Support the organization’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze comprehensive financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities, subsequently providing actionable recommendations directly to senior leadership.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare sophisticated executive-level presentations and detailed reporting packages specifically tailored for consumption by senior management and C-suite executives.
• Strategic Modeling: Develop robust financial models and conduct various ad hoc analyses to thoroughly support evolving business initiatives and strategic projects.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate actively and effectively across different departments and functions to drive improvements in overall financial performance and enhance the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related quantitative field. This role targets an experienced professional with a foundational understanding gained through 3 to 5 years of dedicated financial analysis experience.
• Experience: Possess specific and mandatory experience in managing budgeting and forecasting processes, which are critical to this role. Essential experience within the manufacturing industry is also a strict requirement, ensuring immediate relevance and understanding of the business context. Furthermore, candidates must have demonstrated a track record of effectively supporting and presenting to C-suite executives, providing financial insights and reports at the highest organizational levels.
• Skills: Exhibit advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex modeling, data manipulation, and visualization capabilities, which will be heavily utilized. Possess strong presentation skills, capable of conveying complex financial information clearly and concisely to executive audiences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also vital for effective cross-functional collaboration and compelling executive reporting.