Financial Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking a Financial Analyst 3 - Redmond, WA 98052

Position Title: Financial Analyst 3

Location: Redmond, WA 98052 (Atlanta, GA and Redmond, WA On-site as needed (The team comes on-site at least 2 days per week)

Expected Duration: 4 months (Intended to be a full 18-month assignment)

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

Summary:

The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct 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.

Job 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.
• Present oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, and reporting of financial data.
• 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.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required. An advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred.
• 5-7 years financial and/or accounting experience required.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.

Degrees or certifications required: N/A - experience in accounting and PMing is needed over specific degree requirement

Disqualifiers: If a candidate only has experience doing financial close activities (if they only do accounting, it will not work as this role is very flexible and has PM aspects)

Best vs. Average:

• Microsoft experience is a huge plus ***
• Data center experience is a huge plus ***
• External financial audit experience ***
• Great communications
• Self-starter is a must

Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on

• Meeting deadlines and quality of work
• Measurable success to establish the BI platform will be huge

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 234958 when responding to this ad.