Financial Analyst
Remote CA - R1
Research, analyze, and report fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and research variances; make recommendations to improve company performance and resolve issues
Research, analyze, and report fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to advise management on potential areas of cost impacts; make recommendations for corrective actions
Assist in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans
Monitor and evaluate individual department expenses and identify any specific trends to assist in cost control
Recommend changes to streamline accounting systems and processes to ensure maximum efficiency and appropriate utilization of resources
Prepare reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making
Analyze and interpret various financial reports and statistics to management; make recommendations to ensure proper business decisions are made
Job Specifications
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of financial analysis or related experience
Demonstrated ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis
Demonstrated ability to document, propose, negotiate, and present approaches and solutions
Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems
Ability to visualize and create plans for future business outcomes and changes
Thorough understanding of business implications, interdependencies, and system interfaces
Strong conflict management skills
Proficient at facilitating meetings, and negotiating across all levels of the organization
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
Proven ability to effectively communicate information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals or groups at all levels of the organization
Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties
Preferred Skills
Proficient in reporting, planning, and forecasting using Oracle EPM
Strong self-motivation, proactivity, and sense of urgency
Able to juggle multiple time-sensitive priorities
Embrace change; able to thrive in a demanding environment and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Strong business-partnering skills
Able to drive process improvement and efficiency
Strong detail orientation and accuracy while also having the ability to step back and focus on the big picture
Experience supporting C-level executives with confidence and professionalism
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Salary Ranges: $60,000.00 - $103,500.00VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Tasks- Analyze financial reports
- Assist in budget preparation
- Development
- Financial analysis
- Make recommendations for performance improvement
- Monitor department expenses
- Perform financial analysis
- Prepare financial position reports
- Process Improvement
- Reporting
- Research and report fluctuations
- Resolve issues
- Testing
Access Accounting Alternative analysis Analysis Business Partnering C Communication Conflict Management Cost-benefit analysis Discretion Financial analysis Forecasting Independent Judgment Information security Mainframe accounting systems Management Multi-tasking Negotiation Oracle EPM Organization Planning Privacy Process Improvement Reporting Research Spreadsheet Applications Teamwork Testing
Experience4 years
EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting Bachelor's degree in Business Business Equivalent experience Related Field Statistics
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