FINANCIAL ANALYST

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Direct Hire 

FINANCIAL ANALYST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and enhance monthly and annual departmental and international budgets, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

•  Measure performance metrics and budget-to-actual performance; revise projections accordingly.

•  Evaluate growth and savings opportunities by determining financial implications, quantifying returns and identifying risks.

•  Identify and monitor industry and competitor trends; recommend improvements accordingly.

•  Clearly and concisely communicate conclusions in oral and written form.

• Utilize business intelligence tools (Tableau) to develop insightful and useful reporting not only for corporate leadership but for salesforce (consultants) as well.

•  Develop thorough understanding of consultant compensation plan. Oversee analysis of relationship between incentives and performance.

• Work with technology staff to automate and enhance reporting effectiveness

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• Strong academic credentials.

• 1-2 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strength of analytical, modeling and communication skills.

• Strong Excel skills.

• Experience with data manipulation within business intelligence software.

• Highly critical and analytical personality; attention to detail.

• Sufficient knowledge of GAAP to maintain financial projections and analyze financial results.

• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with manager.

• High level of personal integrity; ability to handle confidential matters professionally.

• Strong ambition to advance through dedicated work and a desire to learn.