Junior Finance Analyst

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst based in the City of Rochester, New York. The role involves supporting budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Candidates should have a Master’s in Finance or a related field, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to influence business performance at various levels and gain exposure to essential financial processes.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills for financial analysis.
• Excellent communication to engage with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail for accuracy in financial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reviews with analysis and commentary.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Job description

Are you a finance graduate ready to step into a commercially focused role where you can genuinely influence business performance?

We’re looking for a Junior Finance Analyst to join a growing finance team, supporting business partnering across Commercial and Operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis and senior stakeholder reporting within a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

The Role

• Support monthly financial reviews with clear analysis and commentary
• Monitor performance vs budget and forecast
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Provide insight into trends, risks and opportunities
• Support statutory reporting, audits and compliance (UK GAAP, VAT, HMRC)
• Contribute to board packs and management information
• Help improve financial processes and controls

About You

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to engage stakeholders
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines
• Proactive, inquisitive and keen to learn
• Experience within FMCG or Food Manufacturing is desirable
• An interest in studying towards CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CFA would be advantageous