Financial Analyst - FP&A

How will this role impact First Command?

The Financial Analyst is responsible for internal management reporting, planning and analysis of an assigned area of focus and is expected to prepare and deliver reports for department management and the Finance team. This role will be also responsible for assisting the Accounting and Finance teams with monthly financial close and annual planning processes.  

What will the employee do in this role?

•    Maintain financial forecasts, reports and KPI tracking
•    Analyze financial data and maintain financial models to project financial results
•    Retain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanation and financial reporting
•    Ensure accurate forecasts through coordination with Accountants on timing shifts and clearly documenting assumptions
•    Leverage historical trends and changes in internal or external factors to project future performance
•    Collaborate with business partners to ensure forecasts and analysis are relevant and any gaps to financial targets are identified
•    Perform ad hoc projects or analysis to enhance financial performance and better understand business drivers
•    Identifies developments and trends in the assigned areas and presents findings to senior management. 
•    Any other tasks and duties as agreed with the FP&A leader.

Specific Responsibilities

•    Work directly with department management to develop monthly rolling forecasts to include staffing and general cost analysis. Provide accurate and timely departmental cost and budget reports to management.
•    Create and support data models using various modeling and reporting tools (Planning Analytics / TM1, Excel and Access) with subsequent reports that effectively communicate data and opinions to Finance Leaders.

What skills and qualifications will you need? 

Education/Work Experience
•    Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (accounting preferred) & 5+ years of experience; 
•    Or requires a master’s degree in business, accounting, or finance & 2-4 years of experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Experience with creating and overseeing financial models, reporting and dashboards
•    Experience with financial processes including month-end close, budgeting & forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis and cost allocations.
•    Proven ability to analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance
•    Possess knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action items
•    Able to develop reporting and effectively present as hoc and diverse information to executives
•    Familiar with standard accounting (GAAP) concepts, practices, and procedures
•    Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
•    Excellent presentation building and delivery skills

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