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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst for our pet store chain. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data, tracking financial performance, and creating financial models for decision support. They will also be responsible for improving financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management. The Financial Analyst will also coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts. They will provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance. As part of their duties, they will assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks. They will also develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to strategize, implement financial policies, maintain financial records, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
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- Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
- Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
- Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps
Requirements
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- Proven work experience as a Financial Analyst
- Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
- Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
- Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
- Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
- Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
- Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you used data to drive business strategy?
- How do you ensure accuracy when preparing financial forecasts?
- What financial software applications are you familiar with?
- Can you describe a time when your financial analysis resulted in cost savings for a company?
- How do you stay updated on current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments?