Finance Associate

Nextera Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextera Search in New York, NY is seeking a Finance Associate to support recurring finance, accounting, and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy across functions, performing data analysis, and contributing to timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in finance or related fields, with strong attention to detail, Excel-based analysis, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, or related field; exposure to financial reporting or business analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Excel-based analysis, reporting, and data review with discretion.
• Strong communication and project management skills with ability to handle deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support recurring finance, accounting, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across key functions.
• Assist with financial analysis, forecasting, variance reviews, and reporting initiatives to provide insights for business planning.
• Contribute to process improvement through enhanced reporting tools, automation, and technology-driven solutions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data analysis

Reporting

Process improvement

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

A Financial Services Firm is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as a Finance Associate.

Responsibilities

• Support recurring finance, accounting, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across key business functions, including reconciliations, data analysis, and reporting activities.
• Assist with financial analysis, forecasting, variance reviews, and reporting initiatives to provide insights that support business planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives through enhanced reporting tools, automation, and technology-driven solutions.
• Perform other duties, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, or a related field, with exposure to financial reporting, business analysis, or operational processes preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to quickly learn new processes while managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable balancing analytical and operational responsibilities, including Excel-based analysis, reporting and data review, with a proactive approach to identifying solutions and supporting team needs.
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, detailed financial processes, and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.