Career Personnel Service

Financial Analyst

Career Personnel Service  •  Birmingham, AL (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a growing and established company. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, identifying trends, and helping leadership make informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis, along with advanced Excel skills. We are looking for someone who is analytical, organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain daily, monthly, and recurring financial and sales reports.
  • Analyze revenue, gross margins, expenses, and sales performance to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Compare financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year performance.
  • Collect, reconcile, and validate financial data to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Assist with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Research reporting discrepancies and recommend solutions.
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership and department managers.
  • Support sales reporting, commission calculations, incentives, and performance analysis.
  • Provide financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and overall efficiency.
  • Assist with special projects and additional financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 1–2 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, or financial analysis.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial formulas.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally.
  • Comfortable working with multiple departments and managing competing priorities.
Career Personnel Service

About Career Personnel Service

With more than 50 years of experience, Career Personnel provides for the staffing of businesses, supplying qualified temporary, temporary-to-hire, direct-hire and contract candidates for companies in the Montgomery and Birmingham areas.

If you’re a highly-motivated, skilled and conscientious individual looking for the right position, or a human resources professional seeking that person for your workplace, Career Personnel can guide you through the process of professional growth.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
Year Founded
1959
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