Financial Analyst

TEEMA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA in Charlotte is seeking a Financial Analyst to join a high-performing corporate finance team. This role emphasizes FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial decision support with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Finance/Accounting degree and 2+ years of progressive experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for strategic decisions in a large, complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 2+ years progressive finance/accounting experience with FP&A, budgeting, forecasting.
• CPA or CFA designation/candidacy valued; CFA Level I asset.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects, or VBA.
• IFRS knowledge is an asset.
• Experience in construction or project-based industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support annual planning and quarterly forecasting for leadership and board reporting.
• Develop and manage corporate departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze SG&A variances against budget and forecast.
• Provide financial insights to business partners for key decisions.
• Prepare financial analyses, reporting, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with operational finance teams on project results and forecasts.
• Assist with accounts payroll, reporting, procurement, and AP inquiries.
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on profitability.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

SAP

BPC

Power BI

SAP BusinessObjects

VBA

Job description

We’re hiring a Financial Analyst to join a high-performing corporate finance team in Charlotte. This is a visible role with strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business partners, with a focus on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial decision support.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in finance or accounting who is looking to continue developing their career in a large, complex organization.

What You’ll Do

• Support the annual business planning and quarterly forecasting processes, including schedules and analysis used for leadership and Board reporting.
• Assist with the development and management of corporate departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly SG&A variances against budget and forecast.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and support key business decisions.
• Prepare financial analysis, reporting, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and other financial processes.
• Work closely with operational finance teams regarding project results, forecasts, and budgets.
• Support accounting, payroll, reporting, procurement, and Accounts Payable inquiries as required.
• Develop quantitative analysis and translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, profitability, and financial performance.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support business partners and corporate initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally with exposure to FP&A, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• CPA or CFA designation/candidacy is highly valued; CFA Level I completion is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Professional, polished, and motivated to continue growing within finance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects, or VBA is an asset.
• IFRS knowledge is an asset.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, project-based industries, or another complex operating environment would be a strong advantage but is not required.