Strategic Financial Analyst: Budgets, Forecasts & Insights

VSP Vision; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking a seasoned financial analyst to perform complex analyses of expenses, incomes, and business results to help steer strategic decisions. You will research, interpret, and report fluctuations to identify trends and support cost-control initiatives, while assisting in budgets and forecasts aligned with corporate plans.

The role requires six years of financial analysis experience, strong communication, and proficiency with spreadsheets and mainframe accounting systems, enabling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Six years of related financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct various types of analysis, including cost-benefit and alternative analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and mainframe accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex financial analysis involving company expenses, income, and other business results based on past, present, and future operations.
• Assists in evaluating information for setting the strategic direction for the enterprise.
• Researches and analyzes business and financial information at a corporate level; makes recommendations for strategic direction.
• Researches and reports fluctuations in financial and business results to identify trends and variances; recommends improvements.
• Analyzes variances between actual results and budgeted amounts to advise management on cost impact; suggests corrective actions.
• Assists in preparing company budgets and financial forecasts for business plans.
• Monitors department expenses and identifies trends to support cost control.
• Recommends changes to streamline accounting systems and processes for efficiency.
• Prepares reports outlining the company’s financial position to aid decision-making.
• Analyzes financial reports and statistics to guide management decisions.
• Assists with review and evaluation of performance evaluations to provide coaching and feedback.
• Adapts new developments in financial planning and control to improve financial systems.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Spreadsheet skills

Mainframe accounting systems

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking under deadlines

Analytical problem-solving

Budgeting & forecasting knowledge

Planning processes knowledge

Cost-benefit analysis

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business or related field or equivalent experience

Job description

VSP Vision is seeking a seasoned financial analyst to perform complex analyses of expenses, incomes, and business results to help steer strategic decisions. You will research, interpret, and report fluctuations to identify trends and support cost-control initiatives, while assisting in budgets and forecasts aligned with corporate plans.

The role requires six years of financial analysis experience, strong communication, and proficiency with spreadsheets and mainframe accounting systems, enabling