Strategic Financial Analyst - Forecasting & Insights

Summit 7; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit 7 Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support general accounting, financial reporting, and planning activities. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, dashboards, and clear recommendations to leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in finance, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, is a US citizen, and can pass a background check. The position is office-based with opportunities to influence cost structures and ROI across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Must be US Citizen and able to pass an extensive background check.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent problem solving, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Must be highly collaborative with strong teamwork attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and prepare detailed reports for leadership.
• Support budgeting and planning processes, collaborating with department leaders to gather and validate assumptions.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide insights into trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Evaluate financial performance, cost structures, and ROI for projects, initiatives, and capital investments.
• Assist in developing dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into financial metrics.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership, summarizing analysis outcomes and recommendations.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business cases, pricing decisions, and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and company standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enhance financial accuracy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Problem solving

Presentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summit 7 Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support general accounting, financial reporting, and planning activities. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, dashboards, and clear recommendations to leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in finance, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, is a US citizen, and can pass a background check. The position is office-based with opportunities to influence cost structures and ROI across programs.