Finance Analyst

Clayton

Finance Analyst responsible for analyzing financial data and preparing reports. Contributing insights to support strategic decision-making at Oakwood Homes.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Finance Analyst The Finance Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
Assist in developing, preparing, and consolidating the monthly reforecast and annual business planning process.
Multiple entity P&L, B/S, and Cash Flow required.
Provide detailed analysis of financial results, variance to budget, and tracking to forecast.
Respond to inquiries regarding financial results and margin projections.
Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with other projects as needed.
Help lead the cash forecast development, preparation, and consolidation.
Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
Assist in preparing wires and serve as backup for Treasury-related activities.
Maintain division cost tracker for all expenses to help ensure invoices are coded accurately.
Perform daily operational functions critical to the business unit.
Design and build dashboards to measure performance and assist in directing team’s efforts towards initiatives with the largest impact.
Focus on continuous business process improvements, challenge current processes and procedures and implement improvements where possible.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Evaluate financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Present findings and insights to management, highlighting trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity for financial reporting purposes.
Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Collaborate with department heads to gather budget inputs and provide analysis on budget variances.
Analyze and explain variances between budgeted and actual financial performance.
Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance or VP of Finance.
Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Accounting preferred)
5+ years accounting/finance experience
Homebuilding experience is strong
Strong data systems skills - advanced Excel experience required
Preferred experience with Vena financial planning software
Experience with financial models
Experience with business planning
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong drive for results is essential with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive
Ability to work within a team environment
Strong understanding of Financial Statements
Ability turning big data into a story
Comfort in ambiguity and desire to be a self-starter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA accounts
401K
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
EAP
Time Off benefits include Vacation
Sick
Holiday
Bereavement
Jury Duty
FMLA
refresh
floating holidays
parental leave
Home purchase discount
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingvariance analysisdata analysisperformance measurementfinancial reportingcost trackingprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipteam collaborationself-directedproactiveresults-drivenproblem-solvingadaptabilityanalytical thinkingpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in finance