Financial Analyst

Atlanticus; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanticus is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Atlanta team. You will provide forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting to support operational objectives and decision-making, partnering with accounting, risk, and business leaders.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in financial analysis or accounting, a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, and strong Excel skills. Experience in financial services is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience in financial analysis and/or accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management.
• Experience in Financial Services preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert on planning, forecast, and monthly reporting
• Assist with the development of monthly financial, operational, and portfolio reporting
• Develop and continuously improve forecasts and performance metrics
• Perform portfolio and financial analysis including variance analysis as well as estimation of cash flows, delinquency, returns, etc.
• Support Accounting and Risk departments in ensuring integrity of data exported from the System of Record
• Support business operations through both identification and resolution of errors and continuous process improvements
• Ad Hoc projects to assist the risk, operations, sales, and executive teams
• Support Finance Manager and Vice President of Finance in the fulfillment of department and company objectives

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Atlanta, GA 30328

When you join Atlanticus, you become a member of a fast-growing, mission-focused company that is committed to aid in meeting the financial needs of middle-class Americans. With a culture of collaboration and a one-team mindset, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking to empower our customers toward financial well-being.

Atlanticus™ technology enables bank, retail, and healthcare partners to offer more inclusive financial services to everyday Americans through the use of proprietary analytics. We apply the experience gained and infrastructure built from servicing over 20 million customers and over $40 billion in consumer loans over more than 25 years of operating history to support lenders that originate a range of consumer loan products. These products include retail and healthcare, private label credit and general-purpose credit cards marketed through our omnichannel platform, including retail point-of-sale, healthcare point-of-care, direct mail solicitation, digital marketing, and partnerships with third parties. Additionally, through our Auto Finance subsidiary, Atlanticus serves the individual needs of automotive dealers and automotive non-prime financial organizations with multiple financing and service programs.

Office Location

Atlanta, GA - Located in the Queen Building (King & Queen Towers, Sandy Springs), with easy access to I-285, GA-400, and a free shuttle to MARTA.

Work Culture

We foster a collaborative, innovative environment where everyone contributes to building something meaningful. You’ll be empowered to lead, grow, and make an impact.

The Role

Financial Analyst

Overview

An industry-leading provider of alternative finance solutions for the financially underserved consumer credit market is seeking an experienced financial analyst to support the organization's operational objectives. As the Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial information through forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert on planning, forecast, and monthly reporting
• Assist with the development of monthly financial, operational, and portfolio reporting
• Develop and continuously improve forecasts and performance metrics
• Perform portfolio and financial analysis including variance analysis as well as estimation of cash flows, delinquency, returns, etc.
• Support Accounting and Risk departments in ensuring integrity of data exported from the System of Record and via ad hoc research
• Support business operations through both identification and resolution of errors and continuous process improvements
• Ad Hoc projects to assist the risk, operations, sales, and executive teams
• Support Finance Manager and Vice President of Finance in the fulfillment of department and company objectives

You’re a great fit if you have:

• 1 to 3 years experience in financial analysis and/or accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management
• Experience in Financial Services or related industry preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with GAAP preferred
• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Microsoft Access experience a bonus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and highly analytical, with proven ability to identify and resolve problems
• Highly organized with ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Must be a team player and possess top-notch organizational skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This isn’t just a job, it’s a place to lead, grow, and thrive. If you believe in your skills and drive, we’ll provide the resources and support to help you succeed.

Benefits include:

• 1 to 3 years experience in financial analysis and/or accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management
• Experience in Financial Services or related industry preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with GAAP preferred
• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Microsoft Access experience a bonus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and highly analytical, with proven ability to identify and resolve problems
• Highly organized with ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Must be a team player and possess top-notch organizational skills

Atlanticus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.