Financial Analyst

At 3i People, we’re more than a staffing agency, we are career accelerators! Partnered with cutting edge tech firms and innovative companies, we connect top-tier talent with their dream jobs. Our mission is to open doors for professionals like you to thriving workplaces where you can leave your mark. Here is one such permanent job opportunity for a Financial Analyst with a very reputed financial services firm serving middle income families across the US and Canada. Hybrid work arrangements (2 days onsite). Work location: Duluth, GA.Job Description:The Financial Analyst will play a key role connecting project and business cases, portfolio, and financial data using accounting and financial practices, tools, policies, and processes. The role will partner with various stakeholders within the business, finance, IT, and management, including senior leadership, to present data and insights on key business initiatives and project budgets, forecasts, actuals, and metrics using detailed analysis, financial trackers, portfolio and financial platforms, and presentations. The role requires a solid accounting or financial background, including analyzing journal entries to creating executive summaries. Responsibilities:Lead the creation of financial processes and maintain governance of processes, including documentation, reporting, and periodic auditsSupport business case development with cost-benefit analysis, financial forecasts, sensitivity analysis, post-implementation analysis, ROI and benefits calculations, and related financial analysisMaintain a multi-year forecast of project portfoliosEnsure alignment with corporate and IT finance processes and policiesMaintain data integrity within financials tools and applications including Smartsheet, Apptio, Workday Financials, Planful, and any offline tracking documents that may store data such as excelRisk management: Identifying and assessing risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and monitoring risk exposure Support the distribution of financial data to business stakeholdersMaintain project financial data and ensure accountability, reconciliation, and transparency of financialsSupport portfolio financial reporting for cost, benefit, strategic and operational metricsType of Experience RequiredCorporate financial and accounting practicesStrong communication and presentation skills, including to leadership and executivesAbility to lead projects and initiativesProven ability to maintain data confidentiality and experience with sensitive data handling practicesRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficient in Microsoft excel, spreadsheet modeling (expert-level skills), and financial query toolsExpertise in Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Office, MS TeamsExperience with SQL, Python, R, PowerBI, and/or other data analysis and visualization tools is a plusPreferred Skills, Licenses, Knowledge, and AbilitiesBachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business management or equivalent work experience6-10 plus years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, planning, forecasting, data analysis and modelingPrior experience in enterprise financial tools such as Apptio, Planful, Workday Financials, Adaptive are a plus3+ years' experience in leading financial or business projects, process improvement initiatives, or similar activities