Financial Analyst 2

EnergySolutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions seeks a Financial Analyst to partner with finance, operations and admin teams to drive profitability through analytics and reporting. You will develop budgets, forecasts and analyze variances, serving as a bridge between accounting and operations and presenting results in line with policy.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance and at least two years in financial analysis, with strong Excel and GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 2 years in financial analysis.
• Experience with GAAP and budgeting/forecasting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets/forecasts with business groups and review performance.
• Provide general business advice to operations counterparts.
• Act as liaison between accounting and operations.
• Review and interpret complex financial data from leaders.
• Prepare monthly overhead analysis with cost variances.
• Maintain tracking for monthly analysis and reporting.
• Prepare departmental budgets and forecast analyses.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

GAAP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Works with finance, operational and administrative organizations to ensure that the business is operating efficiently and profitably through the use of analytical tools and the interpretation of operational metrics. Ensures that budgets, forecasts and financial results are presented in conformity with corporate direction and policy.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Works with business groups to develop budgets/forecasts and to review actual performance.
• Provides general business advice to operations counterparts.
• Serves as a liaison between accounting and operations.
• Reviews and interprets complex financial data received from financial and operations leaders.
• Prepares detailed monthly analysis of overhead functions that contain meaningful analysis of costs and variances to budgets/forecasts.
• Establishes and maintains a tracking system for efficient monthly analysis.
• Prepares departmental budgets and forecasts. Provides analysis of departmental results of operations.
• May train new lower level team members
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in business, accounting or finance

Certifications

• None required

Required Experience

• A minimum of 2 years experience in financial analysis

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SQL and/or VBA preferred
• 3 years of finance experience

Required and Desired Skills

• Intermediate Excel skills with demonstrated increasing levels of proficiency
• Ability to perform more difficult analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP)
• General knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem solution skills
• A natural orientation for continuous improvement and problem solving
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to produce consistent quality under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions independently and at own discretion

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work inside an office
• Ability to work alone, work with others and perform under deadline pressure

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.