Budget & Profitability Analyst II

Ascensus; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a Finance Analyst to prepare monthly financial analysis and support budgeting and profitability studies. You will help compile the annual budget and provide variance insights across business segments, while maintaining data confidentiality and quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting or finance with 1+ year of experience; CPA or master's preferred. Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint and the ability to work independently or in teams in a fast-paced environment are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required; Masters and/or CPA preferred.
• 1+ years of accounting/finance work experience.
• Strong PC skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Cognos TM1 reporting experience a plus.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial analysis and recurring reporting.
• Research and document expense variances for monthly reporting.
• Assist in calculations and review of the Annual Operating Budget.
• Prepare board package reports for the annual Operating Budget.
• Model and analyze profitability and forecasts for departments.
• Support other finance projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Cognos TM1

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Masters and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Cognos TM1

Job description

Ascensus is seeking a Finance Analyst to prepare monthly financial analysis and support budgeting and profitability studies. You will help compile the annual budget and provide variance insights across business segments, while maintaining data confidentiality and quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting or finance with 1+ year of experience; CPA or master's preferred. Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint and the ability to work independently or in teams in a fast-paced environment are