Financial Analyst

Dynata is looking for a dynamic and experienced Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in finance, have a proactive mindset as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with budget owners and high-level executives. This role requires experience in financial analysis, financial modeling and effective communication skills.

• Work alongside budget owners as a financial partner while delivering monthly reporting packs, KPIs and insights around monthly financial performance.

• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to stakeholders as requested/needed.

• Review monthly actuals on an on-going basis as well as analyze trends and upcoming costs.

• Generate a deep understanding of the company's cost of sales and be able to effectively analyze trends and historical data.

• Be able to construct financial models from the ground up tailor made to simplify decision-making and financial explanations.

• Identify monthly reclassifications based on budget and expected forecast, as well as other relevant KPIs/metrics.

• Forecast on an on-going basis by leveraging historical trends, contracts, invoices, and feedback from budget owners.

• Attend monthly meetings with budget owners well-prepared and able to speak to any financial variances, while confidently conveying activity.

• Proactively identify upcoming variances to forecast as well as adjustments needed to the P&L.

• Maintain a positive and collaborative team environment while effectively communicating with finance.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in finance or a related field.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel with a desire to learn new techniques.

• General understanding of accounting principles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with high-level executives.

• Proactive mindset, always seeking ways to enhance processes and gather information before making decisions.

• Team player with a positive attitude, contributing to the growth and success of the team.

At Dynata, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to an inclusive work culture for all our employees. Accommodations by request can be made for all aspects of the selection process.

Dynata is also an affirmative action employer OE/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

The base salary range for this position in is $70K-$85K/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A discretionary incentive program may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on Full time employment status.