Entry-Level Financial Analyst I: FP&A for Investments & Projects

Gardner Capital, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Gardner Capital, a private equity firm focused on affordable housing and renewable energy, is seeking a Financial Analyst I in St. Louis, MO. This entry-level role supports FP&A, builds financial models, and assists with forecasting and reporting for diverse portfolios.

You will work under senior members to develop corporate finance and investment analysis skills, contributing to underwriting and due diligence activities in a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• 0–2 years of financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for projects and investments.
• Perform budget versus actual variance analysis.
• Assist in annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze financial statements and operating performance.
• Prepare lender and investor reporting schedules.
• Monitor project KPIs and portfolio metrics.
• Assist with treasury forecasting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Accounting knowledge
• Quantitative analysis
• Organizational skills

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Organizational skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

SQL

PowerBI

VBA

Job description

Gardner Capital, a private equity firm focused on affordable housing and renewable energy, is seeking a Financial Analyst I in St. Louis, MO. This entry-level role supports FP&A, builds financial models, and assists with forecasting and reporting for diverse portfolios.

You will work under senior members to develop corporate finance and investment analysis skills, contributing to underwriting and due diligence activities in a professional office environment.