Finance Analyst

Job Description

Private Equity Analyst | PHI Aviation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at PHI Aviation, a company dedicated to optimizing business performance and ensuring the long-term profitability of its customer contracts within the aviation industry. The Private Equity Analyst plays a pivotal role in achieving these objectives by meticulously compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting critical data about processes and results. This position is essential for supporting strategic business decisions and enhancing overall operational efficiency, directly impacting the current and future financial health of the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified

• Team: Reports directly to the CFO of PHI Americas; collaborates closely with the Chairman of the Board and CEO.
• Mission: Responsible for compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to enhance business performance and ensure current and future profitability of customer contracts.
• Tech Stack: MS Suite, Advanced Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• CFO Support: Provide comprehensive analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support directly to the CFO, aiding in strategic financial oversight for the entire business.
• Bid Process Management: Actively support and manage complex bid processes by performing essential data collection, in-depth analysis, and accurate reporting, while coordinating effectively with all involved internal departments for successful bid and pricing outcomes.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Independently produce detailed reports that clearly articulate key performance metrics, comprehensive financial results, and critical variance analysis to inform stakeholders.
• Performance Improvement: Proactively assist in identifying and evaluating opportunities for significant performance improvement across various functions and departments within the organization.
• Decision Modeling: Develop and refine sophisticated models that leverage financial and operational data, providing crucial insights to support sound decision-making processes for the business.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a closely related field, establishing a foundational understanding of relevant principles.
• Experience: This is an entry-level position with a preference for candidates possessing 0 to 2 years of prior experience specifically as a Finance Analyst or Business Analyst.
• Skills: Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data manipulation and analysis, coupled with a thorough understanding of financial and accounting principles essential for interpreting business performance. Requires a strong critical thinking mindset to analyze, investigate, and resolve issues based on root cause analysis, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Bonus: Candidates should exhibit excellent work habits, including a willingness to commit the necessary hours to ensure all tasks are completed effectively and on time, reflecting a self-motivated approach to managing risk and maximizing opportunities.