Our client, a payment solutions company, is seeking a Financial Analyst for a 12+ month contract role located in Columbus, GA. This role is hybrid and requires Tuesday-Thursday onsite. The role will be 100% onsite during the training period (6-8 weeks).
To be considered, you MUST currently live in the Columbus METROPOLITAN AREA.
If you are not local to the Columbus, GA Metro Area, please do NOT apply.
Duties
Planning & Forecasting:Participate in corporate planning, budgeting, forecasting, annual and long-range planning in support of key operating segment(s), sales channel(s) and/or functional area(s).
Reporting:Provides accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting and key business metrics to business and operating teams, gain key insights into trends with meaningful and actionable analyses.
Contribute with the monthly accounting close & reporting process.
Support finance's standing goal to continuously improve the quality, efficiency and value of financial information produced, via financial tools, operational efficiencies, and automation.
Additional training in relation to IT systems and software will also be provided to successful candidates where necessary.
Essential Skills and Experience
Tertiary Degree in Finance/Commerce
3+ years' experience working in financial analysis, accounting, management consulting or similar.
Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
Strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
Proactive approach to problem solving / process improvement, and
Ability to execute tasks effectively and manage competing priorities.
Desirable Skills and Experience
A proven track record in financial analysis and modelling.
Ability to identify and understand the key drivers of business performance.
Strong relationship, communication and influencing skills to work effectively with leadership and cross functional teams.
Self-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; and
Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to communicate with team and top management is essential as well as good presentation skills.