Financial Analyst

Assurant; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 502,200 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Assurant is seeking a Financial Analyst to enhance operational and financial effectiveness through analysis and report preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis.

Responsibilities include analyzing variances, developing reports, and preparing financial statements. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerBI are essential. Join our team in Buenos Aires and contribute to strategic financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly operating variances and summarize key business metrics.
• Develop and maintain reports for expense performance and projections.
• Prepare financial reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Purpose

Financial Analyst supports operational and financial effectiveness by analyzing results, preparing reports, and providing insightful explanations for quarter‑end earnings, forecasts, and plan deliverables.

Primary Job Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly operating variances and summarize key business metrics, comparing actual results to forecasts and plans.
• Develop and maintain reports to assess historical expense performance and project future outcomes for planning/forecast cycles.
• Prepare and distribute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial, accounting, and data quality.
• Utilize software tools such as Excel, PowerBI, and other databases to compile, manipulate, and format data.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in operational meetings to gather insights and support management in evaluating business decisions.
• Apply critical thinking to challenge assumptions, identify root causes, and propose innovative solutions.
• Assist operational teams in preparing and managing their budgets.

Required Experience, Skills, And Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Fluent English.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.

Preferred Experience, Skills, And Knowledge

• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience working in a shared services or multi‑site operational environment.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and variance analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Work Environment

Environment/Physical Demands: This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone. Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.