Sr Analyst Financial

First Student, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required; Master's Degree is a plus.
  • 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with non-financial employees.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel is essential.
  • Ability to build relationships with all management levels.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates weekly, monthly, and year-end financial reporting with variance analysis.
  • Leads monthly forecasting and annual budgeting for operational units.
  • Provides analytical support to management, including ad-hoc reporting.
  • Maintains integrity of financial reporting software; involves testing and consultant coordination.
  • Identifies industry trends and reports findings to senior management.
  • Prepares budget analysis and suggests improvements to budgeting processes.
  • Conducts financial forecasting and reconciles internal accounts.

Benefits

  • Inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
  • Opportunities for professional development and potential training roles.
  • Exposure to advanced training and technology in transportation industry.
  • Collaborative environment with a large, supportive team.
Full Job Description
Compiles and analyzes financial information under limited supervision. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.

Major Responsibilities

  • Facilitates the production of weekly, monthly, year-to-date and year-end financial reporting, including variance and trend analysis of results to budget, prior year and forecast.


  • Facilitates monthly forecasting efforts and the annual budgeting process for all operational/functional units.


  • Provides analytical support to all levels of management across operational/functional units; including ad-hoc reporting and problem solving.


  • Ensures the integrity of financial reporting software including working with external consultants and performing ongoing testing.


  • Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management.


  • Compiles and prepares budget analysis and comparisons and suggest improvements to the budgeting process.


  • Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts.


  • Reports headcount, fleet management, and key performance indicators to support operational performance.


  • May assist in training location staff in financial areas.
  • Assist in the preparation of Capital Requests, CBA Negotiation spreadsheets and review and bid pricing.


  • All other duties as assigned.


Minimum Education or Certifications Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting


  • Master's Degree is a plus


Minimum Experience or Skills Required

  • 6+ years experience in financial planning and analysis.


  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly when dealing with non-financial employees.


  • Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel.


  • Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with all levels of management.


  • Highly organized, deadline oriented, possess high attention to detail.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
  • Travel may include >30%.


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