Principal Financial Analyst

Overview

This role involves developing, interpreting, and implementing financial concepts for financial planning and control. The position requires performing technical analysis to assess present and future financial performance, gathering and analyzing data, and preparing recommendations related to financial plans, acquisition activities, operating forecasts, and other financial matters. Economic research and studies on rates of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, and the impact of governmental requirements are also part of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial accountability with managers by providing education, tools, and processes to help them understand the financial impacts of their decisions.
• Promote financial-based decision making across the organization while supporting the operations team.
• Prepare complex annual, quarterly, and monthly financial and operational reports; analyze and evaluate business results.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and analysis requests as needed.
• Perform complex financial analyses on budgets, forecasting, cash flows, operating results, and business plans.
• Analyze assigned area’s operating results and financial position and report findings.
• Prepare forecasts and generate accurate and timely cash flow, sales, and expense projections.
• Develop and maintain complex costing models.
• Prepare presentations of financial results for senior management review.
• Audit financial data and various statements, including cash flow, income, and balance sheets to ensure accuracy.
• Lead, mentor, and assist others in developing skills for independent problem solving.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, and analysis for Interchange costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to all corporate policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Work Environment

• Standard office work environment.
• Majority of time spent working on a PC (physical requirements).