Financial Analyst

Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group has teamed with several prominent and successful companies in the Jacksonville, FL area to identify junior to senior-level Financial Analysts. The companies offer fantastic working environments and the opportunity to work alongside industry-leaders. Many positions are metro-accessible and close to great dining and entertainment!

Responsibilities:

• Drive month end close and forecast activities including general ledger entries, revenue recognition, expense accruals, expense forecasting and variance analysis
• Provides metrics and KPIs that improve the key drivers of operations and enable effective management, decision-making and execution
• Compiles and analyzes financial information using a variety of reporting tools
• Analyzes reports and accounts to ensure financial information has been accurately recorded
• Identifies trends and developments in business performance and reports them to management
• Performs analysis, financial planning and provides recommendations to senior management to achieve strategic goals
• Performs ad-hoc analysis to support strategy initiatives and special projects

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• BS in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, business planning or accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and large ERP systems
• Experience using consolidation applications such as Host Analytics a plus
• Experience with Business Intelligence Tools a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills required
• Self-starter with willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work independently, and a strong attention to detail