Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred., Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles., Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling and Excel., Strong communication and presentation abilities with meticulous attention to detail..

Key responsabilities:

Assist with analyzing financial statements and reports, and month-end analysis.

Develop financial models, prepare projections, and support financial planning and budgeting processes.

Conduct variance analysis, track KPIs, and prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide ad-hoc analysis as required.

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

The Financial Analyst's responsibilities include assisting with analyzing financial statements and reports, assisting with month-end analysis, developing financial models, preparing projections, preparing slide decks and reporting, financial planning and budgeting processes, and performing research and analysis as may be required by leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

Participate in the development of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans

Conduct variance analysis, identifying trends and explaining financial performance

Support month-end reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness, including collaboration with Accounting

Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations to communicate financial results including support for Board presentations

Support quarterly and annual lender compliance reporting

Track KPIs and maintain operational dashboards

Analyze and interpret financial data to provide actionable insights

Assist in ad hoc financial management reporting to support management reviews

Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to monitor budget performance, understand and explain variances

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within FP&A functions

Provide ad-hoc analysis as required

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles, with a strong track record in complex financial modeling and analysis.

Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills.

Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and financial analysis tools.

Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite is a plus.

Familiarity with financial software, ERP systems, and data visualization tools.

Understanding of industry-specific financial practices and regulations.

Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.

Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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