Financial Analyst
Talascend is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Overview
The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information, typically conducting quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. A typical financial analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.
Responsibilities
- Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports.
- Analyze financial information to produce forecast of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions.
- Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability and future trends in investment risks.
- Manage monthly expenses per vendor/purchase order and communicate with expense owner for processing the payment within company policy.
- Conduct 3~6 month overhead expenses forecasts by comparing with previous period per GL account and provide better visibility to management.
- Conduct monthly chargebacks to HQ by working with platform team/HQ counterparties by tracking invoice processes of project costs.
- Manage eComm administrations including management of WBS code, cost centers, approval paths, Category/Segment per division, customer code, and etc.
- Prepare eComm related financials (Revenue, P&L, Budget) from a managerial standpoint using SAP Controlling (CO) module.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required.
- An advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred.
- 2-4 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
Requirements
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Basic ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
- Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, and reporting of financial data.
- Basic knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related financial software.
- At least 1-2 years related accounting experience with previous financial modeling experience preferred.
- Experience in managing insurance policies would be a plus.
- Have accounting experience utilizing SAP Software.
- Must have Microsoft Office Suite of PC software applications experience with Excel spreadsheet preparation skills.
- Ability to communicate in writing, through email, reports, or orally, accounting and financial reporting matters.
- Bilingual in English & Korean a plus.
Shift
Hybrid. 4 days in office, Friday WFH.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.