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Financial Analyst

Leawood, KS 66211 | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 10/06/2025 Employment Type: Direct Placement Job Category: Staff/General Accountant Job Number: 17291

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst
 
Overview
A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role will support financial reporting, forecasting, and business analysis, partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, comfort working with large data sets, and the ability to provide insights that drive decision-making in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
 
Responsibilities
  • Perform P&L variance analysis across monthly, quarterly, and yearly periods
  • Present financial results and forecasts to leadership
  • Maintain and enhance forecast models in Excel using advanced formulas
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis and special projects to support business initiatives
  • Review and analyze sales and revenue trends at multiple levels
  • Identify key risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements
  • Contribute to process improvements within finance operations
  • Support the monthly financial close process
 
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant finance, accounting, or forecasting experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manage complex data models
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with SQL or interest in developing SQL skills
  • Prior exposure to data analysis across multiple systems
 
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks.
 
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 

Job Requirements

Profit & Loss, Variance Analysis, General Ledger, Forecasting, SQL, Financial Reporting, Excel, Financial Analysis

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