
Financial Analyst
Preferred Technologies, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Conduct in-depth financial analyses to support decision-making
- Monitor actual performance against budgets, identify variances, and perform analysis to explain significant deviations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports highlighting key performance indicators and trends as required
- Compile and analyze financial data for management reports and presentations as needed
- Assist in the month-end close process which includes journal entry preparation and account reconciliations when applicable
- Proactively identify data needs and sources to support business decisions
- Support project managers in the cost analysis of projects, including developing project budgets, tracking actual costs, and identifying potential cost overruns
- Analyze project profitability and identify areas for improvement
- Execute a monthly revenue recognition process to ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Collaborate with the accounting department and project managers to produce accurate and timely revenue monthly reporting
- Drive the monthly revenue forecast, including analysis of key drivers and assumptions
- Participate in the annual budgeting process by providing support and analysis
- Identify opportunities to improve budget accuracy
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests from various departments as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or similar role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is required
- Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., BI tools) is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Adept in planning tasks and meeting deadlines.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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