Financial Business Partner

Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts are responsible for conducting research, providing analysis, and preparing reports to support financial decision-making and profitability of the firm or a specific business unit / line. Analysts focus on one or more areas, such as budgeting, forecasting, trend analysis, pricing, capital management, acquisition / divestiture scenario modeling, financing alternatives, or investment alternatives. Analysts may analyze and interpret financial data of the firm and market and prepare reports on current or pending financial developments, financial policies and plans, market conditions and rates, and legal and accounting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret financial data of the firm and market and prepare reports on current or pending financial developments, financial policies and plans, market conditions and rates, and legal and accounting requirements.
• Administer incentive plans, ensuring accurate calculations, timely payouts and alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess the impact of business initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.
• Provide comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting support, highlighting areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and communicate findings to business leaders, offering actionable recommendations for performance optimization.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated into various business projects and initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), facilitating data-driven discussions to drive business performance improvements.
• Support the development of strategic plans by providing financial insights and participating in scenario planning exercises.
• May develop specialized analytical tools for project or ongoing use and may also develop conclusions and courses of action to rectify discrepancies as well as analyses.
• Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Other

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Training : Communication, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making

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