Financial Analyst

Shift4

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master's preferred.
  • 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, and financial modeling.
  • Experience with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools for large data sets strongly preferred.
  • Strong business acumen with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences.
  • CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial results, forecasts, and budgets for assigned business units.
  • Build and maintain advanced financial models to assess business performance, evaluate scenarios, and support strategic decision-making.
  • Monitor KPIs, financial trends, and operational metrics to provide actionable insights.
  • Partner with senior leaders to translate operational and market data into actionable business insights.
  • Present key findings and recommendations to executive management and, when appropriate, the Board of Directors.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue growth, and margin improvement.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts to strengthen team capabilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes at the executive level.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with exposure to cross-functional teams.
  • Access to advanced analytical tools and resources.
  • Potential for process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
Full Job Description
The Financial Analyst is a strategic partner within FP&A and Treasury, responsible for driving financial performance through detailed analysis, modeling, and reporting. This role supports senior leadership in decision-making, ensures operational efficiency, and continuously improves processes to optimize financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial results, forecasts, and budgets for assigned business units.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models to assess business performance, evaluate scenarios, and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor KPIs, financial trends, and operational metrics to provide actionable insights.

Strategic Partnership & Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with senior leaders to translate operational and market data into actionable business insights.
• Present key findings and recommendations to executive management and, when appropriate, the Board of Directors.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue growth, and margin improvement.

Process Excellence & Team Development
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts to strengthen team capabilities.
• Implement process improvements in reporting and analysis to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor performance, and market dynamics to support business strategy.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master's preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, and financial modeling.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools for large data sets strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences.
• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

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