Financial Analyst

SC&H; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health plan

Paid time off

401k match

Annual firm trip

Job summary

SC&H is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to partner with clients, identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risks, and provide actionable insights driving profitability and operational effectiveness.

The role involves auditing supplier contracts, creating audit reports, and delivering findings to support informed business decisions; strong Excel and data-analysis skills are required. This position is based in Hunt Valley, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, or related business functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and work ethic.
• Ability to quickly understand and evaluate complex business and financial processes.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, and business writing skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable thinking critically and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract risks and overall objectives of the audit.
• Assist with selection of suppliers to audit.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Provide status updates in partnership with team as applicable.
• Complete stakeholder interviews.
• Request and review documentation from suppliers for compliance.
• Collect feedback on non-compliance from suppliers.
• Create supplier audit reports under management guidance.
• Deliver supplier audit reports that help clients make informed decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst who will partner with our clients to identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate business risks, and provide actionable insights that drive profitability and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, is comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and can quickly understand complex business processes and financial data.

Work You’ll Do

• Work with the client to understand contract risks and overall objectives of the audit
• Assist with selection of suppliers to audit
• Create and maintain positive relationships with clients
• Provide status updates in partnership with team as applicable
• Complete stakeholder interviews
• Request and review documentation from suppliers for compliance
• Collect feedback on non-compliance from suppliers
• Create supplier audit reports under the guidance of management
• Deliver supplier audit reports that present the facts to help the client make informed business decisions based on the findings
• Assist with supplier negotiations to obtain refunds, provide contract recommendations, process improvements, and benchmarking in partnership with management

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, or related business functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and work ethic.
• Ability to quickly understand and evaluate complex business and financial processes.
• Strong verbal communication, presentation, and business writing skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable thinking critically and working independently.

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and visualization tools.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Progress toward or interest in pursuing professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
• Please note:
• All candidates must be able to provide their own transportation to and from SC&H offices and client locations where applicable.
• This position is located in our Hunt Valley, MD office only.
• Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website, LinkedIn or to SC&H Group Inc. employee e-mail accounts are considered property of SC&H Group, Inc. and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for SC&H Group, Inc., there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by SC&H’s Talent Acquisition team, to submit candidates for review.

About Sc&h

SC&H is an employee-owned, global consulting and financial services firm – home to people who believe in the power of trusted personal relationships. Everyone here shares a passion for driving results, fueled by the genuine connections we forge. Our expert capabilities and exceptional service have shaped the firm’s longstanding reputation for excellence and impressive growth.

Recognized annually by Inc., Baltimore Business Journal, Accounting Today, and Inside Public Accounting as a “Best Place to Work,” SC&H is routinely named one of the fastest-growing firms for organic growth in the United States. Our success is powered by 13 diverse practices at the intersection of finance, technology, and accounting; 430+ professionals across offices in Maryland, Tysons Corner / Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, and India; and a client base ranging from emerging growth to world-renowned Fortune 500 companies. This is the place to build lasting professional relationships, grow your skills, and fulfill your potential.

SC&H

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Salary & Benefits

The expected annual base salary for this position is $65,000-75,000. Salary offers are made based on a variety of candidate specific factors such as candidate's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, SC&H offers the unique benefit of real equity ownership for every colleague with at least 1 year of service. Watch your stake grow as your tenure increases and the firm achieves success. We also offer a comprehensive health plan with multiple options to suit your needs, at least 4 weeks of paid time off, 8 firm-paid holidays, 401k with employer match, and an annual firm trip for you and a guest to an all-inclusive tropical location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.