Financial Analyst, Accounting and Planning - Hybrid

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a Financial Analyst in Birmingham, Alabama, to enhance its forecasting and financial planning efforts. The ideal candidate should possess an accounting background with experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The role involves creating detailed financial models, analyzing balance sheets, and assisting with budgeting. Strong Excel skills are necessary for this position. The firm also offers benefits including bonuses and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the balance sheet is required.
• Experience in forecasting, planning, or financial modeling preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, especially the balance sheet.
• Experience in forecasting, planning, or financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own and support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and Excel based analyses.
• Analyze balance sheet and P&L activity to support planning decisions.
• Assist in financial review processes
• Partner with leadership on financial insights and ad hoc analysis

Skills

Excel and data analysis skills

Understanding of financial statements

Financial planning

Data analysis

Education

Accounting background

FP&A experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Financial Analyst - Accounting and Planning

Our client is looking to add a Financial Analyst to support the financial side of forecasting, planning, and analysis. This role is ideal for an accountant who has transitioned into FP&A or is looking to do so and brings a strong understanding of the balance sheet.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and Excel based analyses
• Analyze balance sheet and P&L activity to support planning decisions
• Assist in financial review processes
• Partner with leadership on financial insights and ad hoc analysis

Qualifications

• Accounting background with FP&A experience or strong interest in FP&A
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Solid understanding of financial statements, especially the balance sheet
• Experience in forecasting, planning, or financial modeling

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.