Financial Analyst

POSITION PURPOSE OR SUMMARY 

Studio Enterprise seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to manage and coordinate all aspects of accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting high-level analysis of revenue, credit, expenses and overhead. He or she will work closely with senior management to help make critical decisions about recommended actions. If you are highly detail-oriented and capable of analyzing data with creativity and innovation in mind, you might be perfect for this position. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data. 
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. 
• Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions. 
• Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management. 
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data. 
• Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data. 
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials. 
• Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements. 
• Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. 
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(Education, experience, certifications, etc.) 

· BA in accounting, Finance or related field  

· Two to three years’ experience in finance/accounting, with at least two years in a finance role  

· Capable of thriving in a team-oriented environment, partnering with other finance staff and working closely with management  

· Effective communication and presentation skills, and ability to interface and work closely with business leaders  

· Ability to help manage projects, coordinate with other departments, and obtain buy-in from stakeholders  

· Ability to simultaneously work on several projects under strict timelines  

· Strong analytical and general quantitative skills, with an attention to detail  

· Expert user of excel  

· Prior experience with a finance system  

WORK REQUIREMENTS (requirements for mental, physical components of job) 

The duties of this position are performed in a multi-story office building with elevator access. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see, and operate standard office equipment such as computers, copiers, and telephones. The employee is frequently required to walk, and to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time. Position requires finger dexterity, ability to bend, kneel, and reach; may be required to stand for extended periods on occasion. Movements regularly required of fingers, hands and wrists. May be required to lift and carry up to 10 pounds on occasion. Will work a standard work week but may involve overtime work on weekdays or weekends as applicable. Employees must abide by FERPA requirements which protects the privacy of student education records. As required, must be willing to travel to attend conferences and professional development assigned region, possibly out of the area and/or locally via automobile.