Senior Financial Analyst

Acxiom; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Acxiom in Conway, Arkansas, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to develop and interpret financial concepts for planning and control. You will perform technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance and prepare recommendations for budgets, forecasts, and investment opportunities.

The role requires mentoring others, handling high-complexity assignments, and coordinating the budget process. Office attendance is expected 3 days per week in Conway.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to derive insights and handle ambiguity or problems where limited data is available.
• Ability to develop clear models to represent complex financial situations.
• Ability to incorporate deep understanding of technical financial and accounting concepts into analysis.

Responsibilities

• Mentor associates and lead high-complexity assignments.
• Analyze and report on key drivers of business performance.
• Coordinate budget process and review monthly forecasts at unit level.
• Prepare and present financial recommendations to management.

Skills

Mentorship

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst# Careers at Acxiom## Senior Financial AnalystApply: Conway: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR014661Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.JOB ROLE SUMMARYDevelops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Consistently provides proven, formal mentorship* Participates or leads high complexity assignments* Regularly leads self and others* Is viewed as an established as SME and/or established as specialist* Understands the “big picture” view and how aligns to overall Acxiom strategy* Analyzes and reports on key drivers of business and company performance* Analyzes financial data, draws conclusions and presents recommendations to management* Identifies opportunities for standardization and automation and drives execution* Creates efficient and effective operating reports* Manages the dissemination of accurate and timely financial reports to management* Coordinates budget process* Reviews and analyzes monthly reports at operating unit level relative to forecast and budgets SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role. RECRUITING INFORMATIONSpecific hiring needs may vary by location, industry, client, internal department and other business related factors. The qualifications section lists examples that may be used as guidance when populating required and preferred skills sections of recruiting requisitions / job postings. QUALIFICATIONS Required* Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience* Demonstrates expertise in use of all key tools* Ability to derive insights and handle ambiguity or problems where limited data is available* Ability to develop clear models to represent complex financial situations* Ability to incorporate deep understanding of technical financial and accounting concepts into analysis* **This position is in Conway, AR (Must be able to come into the office 3 x a week)*** **This position is not eligible for any sort of sponsorship.** Preferred* Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred* Detailed knowledge of FP&A **Primary Location City/State:**Conway, Arkansas**Additional Locations (if applicable):**