Financial Analyst I: Forecasting & Strategic Insights

IAC Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC Group in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to help collect accurate, data-based information on profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity, and to prepare reports that support strategic decisions.

You will build financial models, analyze deviations from forecasts, and advise managers on long-term and operational choices. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software is essential; CPA, CMA or MBA are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Finance Analyst position
• Proficient with spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Proficient with statistical analysis and statistical packages
• In-depth knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Strong presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Good knowledge of current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
• BS degree in Finance, Economics or other related area
• CPA, CMA, MBA Preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analyzing financial data including budgets, income statement forecasts etc.
• Developing recommendations to reduce costs and improve company's financial performance
• Ensuring that company's goals and financial standing are taken into account
• Collecting and processing data to prepare sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
• Building financial models, and performing benchmarking and process analysis
• Analyzing company's actual results in comparison with forecasts to track and determine its financial status
• Organizing business studies on past, future and comparative performance and developing forecast models
• Reconciling transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Researching and identifying trends in order to develop suggestions for a senior financial analyst
• Staying informed about changes and trends in company's business niche
• Consulting with managers to help with long term and strategic decision making

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Forecasting

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

MS Office

Financial software

Statistical packages

Job description

IAC Group in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to help collect accurate, data-based information on profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity, and to prepare reports that support strategic decisions.

You will build financial models, analyze deviations from forecasts, and advise managers on long-term and operational choices. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software is essential; CPA, CMA or MBA are preferred but not required.