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Financial Analyst - Northfield, United States - College of American Pathologists
Description
Job Summary
Together with other members of the Finance team, support budgeting, forecasting, financial performance monitoring and analysis, and financial modeling for assigned division(s).
Budget and forecasts:
In conjunction with Senior/Lead Financial Analyst(s) and business partners, develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Provide trend analysis and other data to inform, corroborate, and help assess reasonableness and relevance of financial assumptions
Monthly reporting and analysis:
Support Senior/Lead Financial Analysts, Director, FP&A, and business partners with timely, relevant, and accurate analysis; help identify trends and recommend actions
Review monthly income statement details to ensure that revenues and expenses are booked correctly
Financial modeling and analysis:
Update, maintain, and help improve financial models
Assist with updating presentations, reports, and/or dashboards for senior management, Finance Committee, and the Board of Governors
Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the department
Knowledge / Skills Required / Preferred
Personal:
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Good follow-through, attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy
Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and a strong interest in continuous learning
Ability to effectively partner with business stakeholders and finance team members
Professional:
Strong analytical (quantitative as well as qualitative) skills, including ability to conduct research, organize, analyze, interpret, and validate data
Strong accounting and financial knowledge, including understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and relevant business environment
Demonstrated ability to organize work to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Ability to influence without authority and inspire trust and credibility
Technical:
Intermediate/advanced Excel skills, proficiency with other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with accessing, extracting, and interpreting financial and operations data from an ERP system
Ability and interest to learn new software tools
Education / Experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or similar field from an accredited college/university
Experience:
2-4 years of relevant work experience
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