Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | CFS

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at CFS, located in Fairfield County, CT. CFS is a rapidly expanding organization in the energy sector, an industry at the forefront of innovation and transformation. This role is crucial because as a Financial Analyst, you will be an integral part of the Finance team, directly supporting key activities like forecasting, reporting, and analysis that guide the company’s business decisions. This newly created position offers significant exposure across the business, opportunities to develop advanced financial expertise, and a clear path for career progression within a supportive hybrid work environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Fairfield County, CT
• Pay: $70000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Collaborative Finance team
• Mission: Drive informed business decisions by supporting financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis for a rapidly growing energy company.
• Tech Stack: Excel, ERP, planning tools, NetSuite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Forecast Management: Assist with monthly and quarterly forecasting processes, including revenue, operating expenses, and headcount.
• Financial Modeling: Maintain and update financial models to support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Prepare monthly reporting packages and dashboards for leadership, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.
• Strategic Analysis: Support ad hoc analyses related to capital projects, cost initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to process enhancements by streamlining workflows, standardizing reporting, and improving planning tools and ERP systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 1–4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial analysis, or corporate finance.
• Skills: Strong Excel and financial modeling skills, ability to work with large datasets, excellent communication skills, and keen attention to detail.
• Bonus: Familiarity with ERP or planning tools, with NetSuite experience considered a plus.