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Financial Analyst POST NUMBER: 417611
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning to support the organization's financial objectives. This role requires a keen analytical mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
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Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and performance metrics.
- Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenues, expenses, and profitability.
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Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing forecasting updates.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate budget preparation and adherence.
- Monitor and analyze budget performance, providing recommendations for improvement.
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Strategic Planning:
- Support long-term strategic planning initiatives by providing financial insights and scenario analysis.
- Evaluate potential business opportunities and investments, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessment.
- Assist in the development of financial strategies to achieve organizational goals.
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Financial Operations:
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Assist in audits and provide necessary documentation and analysis.
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Business Partnering:
- Act as a financial business partner to various departments, providing guidance and support on financial matters.
- Present financial findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
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Ad-Hoc Projects:
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed, providing financial expertise and analysis.
- Stay updated on industry trends, economic conditions, and best practices to drive innovation and improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work output.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- Flexible work environment and work-life balance initiatives.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.