Financial Analyst

Calculated Hire; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team. You will support budgeting, forecasting, period-end reporting, headcount analysis, expense tracking, and long-term planning while partnering with senior leadership to drive business decisions.

This role is ideal for a recent college graduate or 1–2 years in FP&A, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Analytical mindset with data and numbers.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Ability to communicate with peers and senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Support the SVP of Finance with analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Assist with month-end and period-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Perform headcount analysis and track workforce expenses and trends.
• Analyze operating expenses including IT, SG&A, travel, and other costs.
• Build and maintain Excel reports and Power BI dashboards for leadership.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Hardworking

Initiative

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

$70,000 + Up to 10% Annual Bonus Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career finance professional looking to build a strong foundation in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.

In this role, you will work closely with the SVP of Finance and support the team as the business continues to scale. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership and a broad range of financial activities, including period-end reporting, headcount analysis, expense and cost analysis, long-term planning, pricing forecasts, and budgeting.

We're looking for someone who is analytical, hardworking, curious, and willing to learn, with the initiative to ask questions, solve problems, and take ownership of their work.

What You'll Do

• Support the SVP of Finance with financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Assist with month-end and period-end close activities, including reviewing and reconciling financial information to ensure reporting is accurate and complete.
• Perform headcount analysis and help track workforce-related expenses and trends.
• Analyze various operating expenses, including IT costs, SG&A, travel, and other business expenses.
• Support long-term financial planning by refreshing models, updating assumptions, and analyzing changes in business performance.
• Assist with pricing and forecasting analysis to help the organization make informed business decisions.
• Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets and financial reports used by the finance team and senior leadership.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends or discrepancies, and help communicate key findings.
• Assist with budget development and ongoing budget-to-actual analysis.
• Help develop and communicate financial plans as the organization continues to grow and scale.
• Utilize Power BI and other analytical tools to support reporting and data analysis.
• Take on ad hoc financial analysis and special projects based on the needs of the SVP and broader finance team.
• Work collaboratively with finance leaders and business partners across the organization.

What We're Looking For

This position is designed for an early-career finance professional who is eager to learn and grow. You may be a recent college graduate or have 1-2 years of relevant experience through a combination of full-time work, internships, or other finance-related experience.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Is highly analytical and enjoys working with numbers, data, and problem-solving.
• Is hardworking, dependable, and willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
• Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate work.
• Can think creatively and look at problems from different angles to develop solutions.
• Communicates effectively and is comfortable interacting with both peers and senior-level executives.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change based on business needs.
• Has a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and is comfortable learning new tools and systems.
• Power BI experience is a plus, but not required.

Experience Level

• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Approximately 1-2 years of professional finance, accounting, economics, FP&A, or analytical experience is preferred but not required.
• Relevant internship experience is valuable.
• The team is willing to provide training and develop the right candidate.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, growing finance team where you'll have meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the broader business.

You'll work directly with experienced finance leaders and gain hands-on experience across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, headcount analysis, expense management, long-term planning, and financial analysis.

The team has an open-door culture and encourages collaboration, learning, and professional development. Team members also enjoy regular opportunities to connect outside of work.

For someone early in their career, this position provides the opportunity to learn from experienced finance professionals, take on increasing responsibility, and build a long-term career within a growing organization.