Financial Analyst II

Nova Solutions Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

On-site gym

Coursera license

Job summary

Nova Solutions Group seeks a Finance Associate (Financial Analyst II) in Houston, TX. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration (Mon-Wed) with remote work Thu-Fri on a global-facing finance team.

You will own the integrated model, forecast liquidity, perform variance analyses, and prepare executive KPI reports. CFA/CPA/MBA is a plus; 50+ hour weeks during peak periods are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Undergraduate and master's degrees in finance preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, Big 4 transaction services, corporate development, or FP&A.
• Strong three-statement modeling, cash forecasting, and valuation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and building schedules from scratch with clear assumptions.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and the confidence to present to senior executives.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and planning.
• Experience with multi-currency or international finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated three-statement corporate model and keep it accurate and current.
• Build and maintain multi-currency cash forecasts across operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia, and flag liquidity risks early.
• Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis with clear explanations of key drivers.
• Prepare board reporting and KPI reporting for the executive team and board of directors.
• Support the annual budget and reforecasts, partnering with business leaders to challenge assumptions.
• Build operating models that show how environmental credit issuance flows through to sales and revenue.
• Help commercial and operations teams understand the financial impact of their decisions.

Skills

Three-statement model

Cash forecasting

Valuation

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Multi-currency finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/economics

Master's degree in finance preferred

CFA/CPA/MBA in progress

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finance Associate (Financial Analyst II)
Location: Houston, TX; Hybrid, in office Monday through Wednesday, remote Thursday and Friday
Travel: Minimal
Compensation: $150k Base + Discretionary Annual Bonus

Essential Responsibilities Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Own the integrated three-statement corporate model and keep it accurate and current.
• Build and maintain multi-currency cash forecasts across operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia, and flag liquidity risks early.
• Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis with clear explanations of key drivers.
• Prepare board reporting and KPI reporting for the executive team and board of directors.
• Support the annual budget and reforecasts, partnering with business leaders to challenge assumptions.

Business Partnership & Operating Models

• Serve as the finance partner for the Fuel and Environmental Products business.
• Build operating models that show how environmental credit issuance flows through to sales and revenue.
• Help commercial and operations teams understand the financial impact of their decisions.
• Research policy, market, and competitor developments that affect the business and share clear insight with leadership.

M&A, Valuation & Strategy

• Build and review project economics and valuation models for development projects and acquisitions.
• Support due diligence and execution on M&A and other strategic transactions.
• Perform credit risk analysis on counterparties and opportunities.
• Support banking relationships and prepare materials for lenders, investors, and transaction partners.
• Improve models, tools, and processes where business software falls short.

Supervision & Professional Development

• Reports directly to the VP of Finance & M&A.
• Monthly one-on-one coaching and development, with regular, specific feedback.
• Direct exposure to the C-suite, the board, and global leadership.
• Work on a trading floor alongside commercial teams, with daily exposure to how deals get done.
• Company-paid Coursera license for ongoing training.
• CFA, CPA, or MBA (completed or in progress) a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Undergraduate and master's degrees in finance preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, Big 4 transaction services, corporate development, or FP&A.
• Strong three-statement modeling, cash forecasting, and valuation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and building schedules from scratch with clear assumptions.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and the confidence to present to senior executives.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and planning.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard for quality.
• Comfortable with a demanding schedule of 50+ hours per week, with more during budget, board, and transaction periods.
• Experience with multi-currency or international finance preferred.
• Experience in energy, environmental commodities, carbon markets, or renewable fuels a plus.

What You Get

A seat next to the decision makers, with a leader who invests in your development. Exposure to a global business across Canada, Germany, Spain, and Singapore. Included parking and an on-site gym. Competitive benefits and a discretionary bonus that rewards strong performance.