Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | Venteon

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for a Financial Analyst at Venteon’s client, a well-established industry leader located in Metro-Detroit. The client company is recognized as one of Metro-Detroit’s finest, holding a prominent position within its sector through consistent performance and leadership. This position is a critical addition to the corporate FP&A department, where the successful candidate will directly contribute to the accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements and comprehensive forecasts. The Financial Analyst will also be responsible for various monthly and annual financial analysis functions, playing a key part in supporting the company’s strategic financial planning and robust reporting objectives. This opportunity is ideal for a high performer eager to join an equally high-performing company and make a tangible impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Detroit, MI
• Pay: $75000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Corporate FP&A department
• Mission: Supports the accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements, forecasts, and various monthly and annual financial analyses.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Forecast: Proactively prepare and update weekly financial forecasts, providing critical data points and projections to support operational and strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Reporting: Provide essential assistance in the meticulous monthly reporting of financial results, ensuring accuracy and clarity for internal and external stakeholders and contributing to transparent financial communication.
• Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data pertinent to quarterly and annual financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and key insights that inform management and strategic planning.
• Improvement: Take the lead in implementing and driving process improvements within the corporate FP&A area, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and overall departmental capabilities.
• Planning: Execute a range of critical monthly and quarterly financial planning and analysis functions, including detailed variance analysis and performance monitoring, to support the company’s financial health and growth.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates should possess a solid foundational understanding of corporate finance or accounting principles, making them well-suited for comprehensive financial analysis within a corporate setting.
• Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience gained within a corporate finance or accounting department, demonstrating practical application of financial concepts.
• Skills: Must exhibit strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data, alongside excellent written communication skills for clear reporting and effective interpersonal skills for collaborative team environments.