Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Responsible for compiling and analyzing financial and / or operational costs / benefits associated with assigned areas. Provide solutions to management based on findings from data analysis and trends to include the development of metrics, preparation of reports, graphs, and charts to support the analysis.

Education & Experience

Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years’ experience in analyzing, modeling, and forecasting data
• 4 years’ experience in an accounting related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• US Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation

Preferred :

Key Responsibilities

Competencies

Computer Literacy : Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications. High level of expertise in Excel needed.

Coping / Flexibility : Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative : Critical thinker with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; Commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources

Information Management : Ability to manage large amounts of complex information, easily communicate data clearly, and draw sound conclusions

Multi-Tasking / Time Management : Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment

Organizational Skills : Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; Detail-oriented

Team-Building / Team Player : Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment

Technical Skills : Knowledge of accounting rules, practices, and principles, software applications, and accounting and forecasting systems, and analytical tools; project management skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary issues

Working Conditions

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