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Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

MKIS Professional SearchCleveland, OH, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Financial AnalystTurn Data Into Strategy. Insights Into Impact.

Do you light up at the sight of a complex financial model? Does solving the puzzle of performance metrics energize you? Are you the person who sees ad-hoc analysis requests as exciting opportunities? If so, this Financial Analyst role is for you.

  • Must be either a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
  • Must have Aderant or Elite 3E experience

The Role

This position is for the finance professional who thrives at the intersection of data, analysis, and strategic insight . You'll translate financial data into actionable intelligence that drives business decisions at the highest levels.

As our Financial Analyst, you'll be the analytical engine powering financial planning, forecasting, and performance optimization. Your Excel mastery and modeling expertise will partner with firm leaders to illuminate trends, benchmark performance, and chart the path forward.

What You'll Do

Financial Intelligence & Reporting

  • Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports analyzing KPIs, financial statements, and budget performance
  • Transform raw data into compelling insights for firm management
  • Monitor key metrics with precision and deliver clear, actionable recommendations

    • Performance Analysis & Strategic Support

  • Conduct detailed analyses across practice groups and departments to identify improvement opportunities
  • Process and validate data to support predictive modeling and forecasting initiatives
  • Compare performance against historical trends and industry benchmarks
  • Support strategic initiatives with timely, accurate financial intelligence

    • Budgeting & Planning Excellence

  • Lead the preparation and analysis of firm budgets and forecasts
  • Create summary reports comparing actual results against plans
  • Review GL details at firm, department, and team levels to spot optimization opportunities
  • Prepare external benchmarking surveys to evaluate competitive positioning

    • Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Serve as trusted resource for practice group leaders, department heads, and senior staff
  • Tackle ad-hoc analyses requiring deep investigation and creative problem-solving
  • Collaborate across departments to understand evolving business needs
  • Ensure budget proposals meet established guidelines and standards

    • What You Bring

    Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
  • 2-4 years in data analysis, financial analysis, or accounting
  • Advanced Excel proficiency : pivot tables, complex lookups, sophisticated formulas, and data manipulation

    • Strongly Preferred :

  • Financial modeling and predictive analysis experience
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation background

    • Your Success Profile : Analytical powerhouse with exceptional attention to detail

    Excel virtuoso who can make spreadsheets sing

    Natural problem-solver who sees challenges as opportunities

    Clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills

    Agile performer who thrives under tight deadlines

    Team player who works effectively independently and collaboratively

    Quick learner committed to exceptional customer service

    Why You'll Excel Here

    Your analysis will directly inform leadership decisions and strategic initiatives. You'll work with rich datasets that tell meaningful stories, putting your advanced Excel skills front and center. See your insights translate into action as you partner with leaders to drive performance improvement.

    Ready to transform numbers into strategy? Bring your analytical mindset, Excel expertise, and passion for problem-solving.

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    Financial Analyst • Cleveland, OH, US