Financial Analyst (8459)
- Direct Hire
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Financial Analyst
Position Overview: Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to support strategic growth initiatives through detailed financial analysis, pricing insights, and data-driven recommendations. This role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, optimize margins, and support budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities
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Collect and analyze financial data to support forecasting and business performance evaluation
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Identify discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure data accuracy
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Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, valuation, and scenario analysis
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Analyze pricing, cost structures, and margin performance to support revenue optimization
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Prepare financial reports and presentations for management and leadership
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Conduct trend analysis on revenue, expenses, and operational performance
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Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and “what-if” modeling
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Provide recommendations for financial planning, cost optimization, and investment decisions
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Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operations teams to ensure data integrity
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Measure post-implementation results against projections and identify improvement opportunities
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required
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Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex financial data
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Process-driven with strong organizational skills
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Ability to clearly communicate financial insights to stakeholders
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
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Ability to understand business drivers and industry trends
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Curious mindset with the ability to follow issues through to resolution