Financial Analyst: Insightful Forecasting & Data Tools

CAE

Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

CAE in Wisconsin is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial analysis, reporting, data validation, and business partnering across teams. You will prep and review financial information, track KPIs, analyze variances, and translate data into actionable insights.

The role emphasizes building and maintaining financial models, dashboards, and tools; collaborating with Finance, Accounting, and business partners to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1 to 3 years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Analysis.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and distribute recurring financial reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
Analyze revenue, costs, margins, working capital, and other financial and operational drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual results, data gaps, or inconsistencies; communicate findings clearly.
Maintain and improve financial models, templates, and reporting tools used for analysis, decision support, budgeting, and forecasting.
Utilize approved AI, automation, and data tools to enhance analysis, improve reporting efficiency, and support data quality initiatives.
Support month-end and quarter-end activities, as well as budgeting and forecasting processes, by preparing analyses, validating inputs, and documenting assumptions.
Reconcile and validate financial and operational data across source systems, reports, and business submissions.
Develop knowledge of the business, industry, and key performance drivers to strengthen financial analysis and commentary.
Collaborate with Accounting and business partners to understand financial results, address inquiries, and support informed decision‑making.
Prepare presentations, summaries, and ad hoc analyses for Finance and business leadership.
Contribute to process improvement, standardization, documentation, and issue‑resolution initiatives across finance systems and workflows.
Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.