Financial Analyst

BioSpace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field and 0–3 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, contributing to financial data entry and departmental analysis.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or administrative financial support.
• Experience in laboratory, healthcare, or manufacturing settings is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and cloud-based file management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Track and analyze sales and expenses.
• Maintain financial records and assist with data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic financial analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (QAD, NetSuite, SAP)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Financial Analyst to join our team. This role will primarily support financial operations, financial planning, departmental and KPI tracking, data entry and analysis, and reporting support. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, basic financial analysis skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate and timely financial records. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain valuable hands‑on experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and internal summaries.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering and updating data.
• Perform departmental spending and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Track and analyze sales by customer, by product and expenses.
• Maintain financial records and assist with routine data entry into financial systems.
• Help monitor departmental budgets and flag variances for review.
• Provide administrative support for financial and operational activities across Finance, Sales, HR, and IT.
• Assist with ad‑hoc financial analysis, data clean‑up, and operational projects under supervision.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or administrative financial support.
• Experience in laboratory, healthcare, or manufacturing settings is a plus, but not required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic functions, pivot tables, V‑lookup preferred).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and cloud‑based file management.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., QAD, NetSuite, or SAP) is a plus but not required.
• Ability to learn and adapt to financial systems and software tools quickly.

Professional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively in a support role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial Analysis – Advanced
• Detail Oriented – Advanced
• Critical Thinking – Advanced
• Data Analytics – Advanced

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.