[ref. f28922016] New York - Financial Analyst Investment Analyst

Company Profile

Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of our success.

Overview

All qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship or C2C.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Create detailed investment opportunity financial models for a diverse group of clients.
• Develop insightful management reports that highlight financial performance against key metrics.
• Assist in analyzing trends and variances in key financial metrics, providing commentary on significant deviations.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain complex financial forecasting models to ensure accuracy and support decision-making.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets/forecasts and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Business Partnering:

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business needs and provide financial insights
• Provide ongoing financial consulting and strategic support to business partners, including ad hoc financial modeling, profitability analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various departments to support company-wide initiatives.

Scenario Modelling & Decision Support:

• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the financial impact of different strategic decisions.
• Develop, assess, and present various what-if financial models to assess opportunities, identify risks, and propose solutions.
• Support key strategic projects by conducting ROI analysis and providing actionable insights to guide decision-making.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal FP&A processes, including improvements to financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Evaluate existing processes and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize financial systems and data analytics tools to enhance financial reporting and forecasting capabilities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, financial consulting, or a related role.
• Advanced MS Excel and Power BI skills in financial modeling and cash flow modeling is required.
• Experience in investment banking, private equity or hedge funds is necessary.
• Experience putting together MS PowerPoint decks for executive-level consumption.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CFA certification, or working towards one, is highly desirable.

Required Skills:

• Analytical Ability: Proven skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and a strong ability to interpret complex data to derive meaningful insights.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of financial concepts and drivers of business value; ability to link financial performance to business strategy.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to senior management and non-financial stakeholders. Must be detail oriented and adaptable to change.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Ability to create detailed financial models and use advanced Excel functions; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is advantageous.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and the quality of financial data and analysis.

Compensation:

This is a 6 month+ consulting engagement, with an hourly range of $70-90/hr. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.

Benefits

Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.