Financial Analyst - EB

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
 
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary: 
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis Team, specializing in the management and analysis of operating expenses. The ideal candidate will closely monitor spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making regarding operational costs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Regularly monitor and analyze all operating expenses, ensure expenses are booked accurately and in a timely manner, review and approve invoices.
• Prepare accurate journal entries for month-end close.
• Perform in-depth analysis of operating expenses to identify key drivers and trends impacting costs.
• Prepare comprehensive expense reports with variance analysis, highlighting areas of concern and potential cost-saving initiatives.
• Utilize financial systems to streamline the preparation of financial reports.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process by providing input on expected operating expenses.
• Regularly review and update forecast projections based on changing business conditions.
• Prepare insightful presentations for business partners, highlighting key financial metrics and actionable recommendations.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationship within the organization.

The Skills and Background You’ll Need:  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• MBA (preferred)
• CPA, CFA, CMA Certification (preferred)

Experience:

• 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in the preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. 
• Firm knowledge of data structure and system design concepts as well as experience with query and analysis tools.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Expense experience strongly preferred.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Work as a collaborative member of the FP&A team with a positive, can-do attitude to help achieve department and company goals.
• Driving success: Ability to manage processes and meet tight deadlines to meet the needs of the business. Constantly pursue exceptional results that take us “next level.” 
• Adaptability: Adapts quickly to new technology and is open to continuous learning & development.

Why join The Standard?

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