Associate Financial Analyst

Arsenault; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Financial Analyst to support financial analysis and business administration. Responsibilities include analyzing budgets, monitoring spending, and preparing reports for decision-making. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in financial analysis tools. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to key financial strategies and assist internal teams in their budget processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial analysis or related experience.
• Ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit analysis.
• Possession of strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating and analyzing budgets and income statements.
• Research and report fluctuations between actual financial results and budgeted amounts.
• Monitor organizational spending to ensure it is within budget.

Skills

Financial analysis

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Tools

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Mainframe accounting systems

Job description

About the job Associate Financial Analyst

Financial and business administration support to Financial Analysts including participating in annual budget development and completion, forecasting, ongoing financial reporting, and presentation to budget owners. Assists in evaluating information for setting the strategic direction for ARSENAULT.

Researches business and financial information at a corporate level assisting internal finance team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for consolidating and analyzing budgets and income statements (data gathering / not report creation).
• Research and report fluctuations between actual financial results compared to budgeted amounts to assist financial analysts in their process of advising management on potential areas of cost impact; makes recommendations for corrective action (not responsible for insights, predominantly SG&A specific).
• Monitor organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget.
• Assist in the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts for the development of business plans.
• Prepare reports that outline ARSENAULT's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings to assist in financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of financial analysis or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices.
• Ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis.
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems.
• Possession of strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Microsoft Tools experience.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

ARSENAULT Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.