Financial Analyst (8387)

Direct Hire
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Financial Analyst

Located in St. Louis, MO
 
Position Summary: The Financial Analyst will support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for a fast-growing organization experiencing both organic growth and M&A activity. This role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, and business leaders to deliver timely insights, support decision-making, and improve financial processes through data-driven analysis and reporting.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the annual budget cycle, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes
  • Perform monthly forecasting and variance analysis, providing clear explanations of results versus budget and prior periods
  • Assist Accounting with monthly close activities, including responding to data requests, reviewing actuals, and validating financial results
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support business planning and strategic initiatives
  • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support executive and operational reporting
  • Prepare financial presentations and materials for management and stakeholders
  • Leverage NetSuite and Excel-based reporting tools (including Excel add-ons) to extract, analyze, and report financial data
  • Perform ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support business needs
  • Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, data analysis, and post-acquisition integration support (where applicable)
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and automation as the company scales
 
Required Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related finance role
  • Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables; Excel add-ins a plus)
  • Hands-on experience with Power BI, including building dashboards, reports, and visualizations
  • Experience assisting with or supporting monthly close processes
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
Key Competencies
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working with cross-functional teams
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach

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