Financial Analyst

SGS Consulting; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team. You will provide decision-support and analytics to the International division leadership, focusing on variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc projects.

You will help prepare monthly/quarterly operating review presentations and assess run-rates, drivers, and trends. The role emphasizes cross-functional communication, data interpretation, and providing insights to shape the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in Finance and/or Accounting, FP&A or budgeting.
• MBA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide business decision support and financial analytics to the International division leadership.
• Develop and prepare variance analyses, revenue/cost trend analyses, budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc projects.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operating review presentations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Interpersonal skills

Multidimensional databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA (optional)

Tools

Hyperion

Oracle

OneStream

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• As part of the Financial Planning &; Analysis team, the financial analyst will provide business decision support and financial analytics to the leadership of the International division.
• Activities will include development and preparation of variance analysis, revenue and cost trend analysis, decision support, budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc special project support.
• Additionally, the analyst will play a major role in preparing the monthly and quarterly operating review presentations.
• Provide financial support to evaluate the annual operating budget, the long-term strategic business plan, and the periodic forecasting processes of the International division. Calculate run-rates and identifying drivers and trends in the business.
• Consolidate and report monthly budget vs. actual operating expenses and providing meaningful insights to the business.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with divisional and corporate business partners. Improve communication and understanding of the business.
• Forecast the near-term P&;L and provide guidance to the business.
• Analyze and interpret large amounts of operational and financial data converting it into meaningful and focused information and reports which drive performance results and action.
• Assist in the development and preparation of the monthly and quarterly business financial review presentations.
• Coordinate with sales management and commercial finance teams to prepare and execute annual sales commission plans.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses as needed.

Skills

• Strong Excel skills and facility in financial modeling desired.
• Detail oriented; strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills in conjunction with the ability to interact with all levels in the organization are a must.
• Experience with multidimensional databases such as Hyperion/Oracle and OneStream is a plus.
• Exposure to continuous improvement cultures and methodologies.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA is a plus, but not required. 4-6 years of relevant experience in Finance and/or Accounting roles including Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Budgeting.