Financial Analyst

MK Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Search is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst in Houston, TX to provide financial insights across project performance, inventory, and operational reporting. You will partner with Accounting, Sales, and Project Management to analyze data, identify trends, and help leadership make informed decisions.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for executives and teams across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across accounting, sales, operations, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project financials including costs, performance, profitability, and overall financial health.
• Partner with Sales and Project Management to identify concerns and recommend solutions.
• Analyze inventory activity and develop reporting around utilization and trends.
• Collaborate with Accounting to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare financial comparisons, variance analyses, and ad hoc reporting for leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, and streamline reporting processes.
• Translate financial and operational data into insights for business decisions.
• Assist with ongoing financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join a growing organization and provide meaningful financial insight across project performance, inventory, and operational reporting. This position will partner closely with Accounting, Sales, and Project Management to analyze financial data, identify trends and opportunities, and help leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable turning complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project financials, including costs, performance, profitability, and overall financial health
• Partner with Sales and Project Management teams to identify potential project concerns and recommend solutions
• Analyze inventory activity and develop reporting around utilization, turnover, trends, and other key metrics
• Collaborate with Accounting to support accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare financial comparisons, variance analyses, and ad hoc reporting for leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, and streamline or automate reporting processes
• Translate financial and operational data into insights that support business decisions
• Assist with ongoing financial analysis and special projects as business needs evolve

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant financial analysis experience
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, sales, operations, and project teams