Graduate Financial Analyst

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work setup

Professional development

Exposure to investment strategies

Work-life balance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Financial Analyst for a fully remote role. You will support the finance team in forecasting, budgeting, reporting and rigorous financial analysis from anywhere.

The role suits a recent graduate with strong quantitative skills and a passion for finance, offering extensive development opportunities and exposure to sophisticated investment analysis.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with financial modeling and data analysis is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Aufgaben

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data gathering and analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances.
• Conduct financial modeling and valuation analyses for investments or projects.
• Gather and interpret financial information from various sources.
• Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects as required by management.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Maintain and improve financial databases and reporting systems.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a reputable investment firm, is actively seeking a driven and analytical Graduate Financial Analyst to join their esteemed team. This is a fully remote position, offering exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to crucial financial operations from anywhere. The successful candidate will support the finance department in analyzing financial data, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role is perfect for a recent graduate with a strong quantitative background and a passion for finance, aiming to build a career in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering data and performing analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances.
• Conduct financial modeling and valuation analysis for potential investments or projects.
• Gather and interpret financial information from various sources.
• Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects and analyses as required by management.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Maintain and improve financial databases and reporting systems.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with financial modeling and data analysis is a significant advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including potential for professional certifications.
• Exposure to sophisticated financial analysis and investment strategies.
• A fully remote work environment fostering work-life balance.
• Opportunity to grow within a respected financial institution.