Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Roles & Responsibilities • Analyze financial data and provide forecasting support • Organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share • Review all nonlegal pertinent information about prospective deals • Oversee financial functions, such as assessing, auditing, planning, budgeting, taxes, consolidation, cost control and project control • Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc. • Study a company's financial data to give advice for guiding business investments and overall financial strategy. Day-to-Day Duties • Analyze current and past financial data and performance • Prepare reports and projections based on analysis • Evaluate current capital expenditures and depreciation • Explore investment opportunities • Establish and evaluate profit plans • Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement • Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts • Provide financial models and forecasting Education Requirements • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CMA a plus. - - 10 years of experience in the field or in a related field • Familiarity with financial programs and software