Financial Analyst

PURPOSE

The Financial Analyst serves as an integral part of the Corporate Finance team and assists all financial areas by conducting analysis and initiatives related to planning, forecasting, budgeting, variance and trend analysis and other special projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Finance team in the analysis of operational and financial data. Generates reports, ad hoc analyses and recommendations that provide timely insight while enhancing the efficiency, automation and accuracy of existing reports. Assists in the elimination of manual processes and redundancies.
• Partners with Finance team members to create detailed models and reports by obtaining, researching, and interpreting data elements from a variety of systems.
• Maintains and analyzes rate structure and provide recommendations for changes to accommodate business needs.
• Reviews financial information for data integrity and consistency with cost accounting standards (CAS) as implemented by BFS.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly cost allocations.
• Prepares annual Incurred Cost Proposal submissions.
• Maintains cost structure within accounting and forecasting systems to include accounts, orgs and cost pools.
• Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of all related policies and processes.
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Monitors and tracks project expenditures to ensure they align with approved budgets. Identifies and investigates any discrepancies or variances.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will be an individual contributor and have no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or a related field of study and zero (0) - two (2) years of work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated experience in the areas of financial forecasting, planning and budgeting through relevant coursework or on the job experience is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and accounting principles and methods.
• Knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Excellent research and analytical skills with ability to identify problems, determine accuracy/relevance of information, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office ( i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) and statistical/modeling software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to compose meaningful reports and to present research/information with clarity.
• Ability to employ a collaborative, customer service approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment for the successful achievement of goals.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and effectively respond; creative problem solving.
• Excellent customer service skills and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Travel <10% of the time