Financial Analyst I

About the Role

This role is designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides financial analysis for a function or business.
• Performs data extraction and analyzes data to make recommendations.
• Handles financial business issues.
• Provides analytics to business initiatives.
• Develops an understanding of the company's financial processes and a working knowledge of the business.
• Gathers financial data and performs financial analyses and reporting (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, etc.) to influence decisions within the business and to drive cross-business initiatives (e.g., Mergers & Acquisitions).
• Drives the forecasting process (weekly, monthly, and long term) by analyzing trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with business- and corporate-wide objectives.
• Communicates and drives adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organization's financial goals and policies.
• Represents financial results correctly both internally and externally.
• Ensures strong business controls.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of accounting processes.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Good business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Good communication skills.
• Good teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics recommended or equivalent experience.
• Typically 0+ years of experience as a financial analyst.