Financial Analyst (Charlotte, NC)
Lewis James Professional
Financial Analyst
Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.
**Candidates must have a strong blend of financial acumen and advanced data analytics capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Transform raw data from the General Ledger (GL) into meaningful analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Bridge the gap between technical data capabilities and finance by applying analytical tools beyond traditional Microsoft Office functionality.
- Oversee monthly forecasting and the annual budgeting processes using financial systems and spreadsheet models
- Develop accurate and actionable financial plans
- Perform variance analysis to identify key drivers of performance opportunities and risks
- Deliver insightful commentary to explain financial results to management
- Establish and maintain comprehensive financial models and dashboards to track key performance indicators and financial metrics
- Creates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management
- Responsible for reporting and tracking business drivers, financial impacts, and progression toward strategic objectives
- Partner with other departments to ensure consistency of information between financial plans and operational execution
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience
- Deep understanding of financial concepts and proven financial modeling and analysis ability
- Proven understanding of financial statements
- Ability to present complex information clearly
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in Hyperion Essbase, Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI
For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4350. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4350. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V