Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are offering a contract for a Financial Analyst role in the service industry, based in Rochester, New York. This role is available for in-office, remote, or hybrid work arrangements, providing flexibility. As a Financial Analyst, your primary focus would be on data cleanup, transformation, and maintenance, especially in relation to mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and discrepancies using your expert analytical skills.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity, spotting inconsistencies and errors with high attention to detail.
• Use your knowledge of data quality standards and data governance to maintain and improve data quality.
• Perform data validation and individual record entry to ensure the data matches and is clean.
• Use Excel for data analysis, including VLookups and filtering, and familiarity with Pivot Tables.
• Work with ERP / AX systems where all the data is housed.
• Occasionally use Smartsheets for data management.
• Communicate effectively to understand requirements and ask for clarification when encountering data issues or questions.
• Work on lists related to customers, vendors, work addresses, etc. for data cleanup and maintenance.
• Contribute to the integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions (M& A).
• Proficiency in VLOOKUP functions is essential for the role of Financial Analyst, as it aids in extracting and analyzing data from large databases.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet software is required, as it is widely used in our service industry for work management and automation.
• A strong ability to perform Data Analysis is necessary, as this role involves interpreting complex financial data and providing actionable insights.
• The candidate must possess skills in Data Validation to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data used for analysis.
• Knowledge of Mergers & Acquisitions (M& A) is crucial, as the role may involve providing financial insights for strategic business decisions involving M& As.