Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Responsible for compiling and analyzing financial and/or operational costs/benefits associated with assigned areas. Provide solutions to management based on findings from data analysis and trends to include the development of metrics, preparation of reports, graphs, and charts to support the analysis.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years’ experience in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting data
• 4 years’ experience in an accounting related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• US Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation

Preferred:

• 4 years in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting data
• PeopleSoft experience
• Proficient in nVision and Query

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the modeling and development of assigned areas and analysis for the annual budget
• Performs a variety of analysis and reporting to provide ongoing information, compiles relevant information, makes comparisons and evaluates results. Prepares a variety of financial data, information, and studies in a clear, concise format, month-end financial reports, and provides variance analysis. Identify, initiate, research, and prepare evaluations on issues related to compensation and benefits costs
• Review assigned accounts monthly to ensure accurate coding and propose accruals for missing expenses
• Present results of analysis to financial and business leaders to include department management, assist in coordinating and executing the monthly forecasting process
• Research, compile, and analyze data in order to create standard reports that provide solutions to management on issues
• Develops and maintains manual procedures and documentation that supports departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains manual procedures and documentation that supports departmental policies and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of data modeling, trend, and gap analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications. High level of expertise in Excel needed.

Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinker with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; Commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information, easily communicate data clearly, and draw sound conclusions

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; Detail-oriented

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment

Technical Skills: Knowledge of accounting rules, practices, and principles, software applications, and accounting and forecasting systems, and analytical tools; project management skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary issues

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Availability to cover any work shift
• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel