Financial Analyst

LS Networks; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Networks seeks a Financial Analyst II to drive financial planning and analysis, focusing on optimizing financial performance. The ideal candidate will analyze financial data, create financial models, and effectively communicate with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years in finance are required. Come be part of a team committed to excellence!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Proven track record of working with financial models.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modeling.
• Collaborate with teams for data analysis and ensure accuracy.
• Track capital expenditures and compare against budgets.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Financial Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Analytics

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

SQL

Python

VBA

Salesforce

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Portland Office - PORTLAND, OR

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $55700.00 - $73400.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Finance

Description

Job Purpose:
- The Financial Analyst II at Lightspeed Networks Inc. plays a pivotal role in driving financial planning and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This position is responsible for analyzing financial data, creating detailed financial models, automating reporting and dashboards, and providing insights that will aid in optimizing the company's financial performance. The role requires a deep understanding of financial principles, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create and update quarterly and monthly reporting deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modeling to support business planning and decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios and support strategic initiatives.
- Identify, develop, or improve financial and operational metrics used to drive the business. Oversight of the development of tools to monitor those key metrics.
- Work with key stakeholders on customer quoting and pricing/profitability models.
- Track capital expenditures and compare against budgeted allocations.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in financial data and provide actionable recommendations to management.
- Coordinate the development of annual operating budgets and rolling quarterly forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies in all financial activities.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives to improve financial processes and systems.
- Communicate financial results and insights effectively to senior management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, Analytics or a related field.

Required Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within the accounting or finance industry.
- Proven track record of working with financial models and conducting comprehensive financial analysis.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Previous experience in a corporate finance environment is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as MS Excel, SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders.

- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools; ability to work with large datasets is a plus
- Familiarity with SQL, Python or VBA for process automation is preferred
- Experience in telecom, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industries is a plus
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and manage changing priorities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.