Financial Analyst - Banyan Search

Banyan Search is sourcing for a strong Financial Analyst to join a rapidly growing company in the Greater Myrtle Beach area! This Financial Analyst will work closely with the Accounting team and their leadership, providing variance analysis, forecasting  and ad hoc reporting as requested.  This is great opportunity to get in on the ground level with an excellent organization that will provide career growth opportunity.

Financial Analyst Roles & Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and provide forecasting support
• Organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets, return on equity and earnings per share
• Review all non-legal pertinent information about prospective deals
• Oversee financial functions, such as assessing, auditing, planning, budgeting, taxes, consolidation, cost control and project control
• Evaluate and analyze capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc.
• Study a company’s financial data to give advice for guiding business investments and overall financial strategy.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Analyze current and past financial data and performance
• Prepare reports and projections based on analysis
• Evaluate current capital expenditures and depreciation
• Explore investment opportunities
• Establish and evaluate profit plans
• Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
• Provide financial models and forecasting

Financial Analyst Essential Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Ability to persuade senior stakeholders
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Ability to multitask
• Presentation skills
• Time management and organizational skills

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business
• 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related field
• Familiarity with financial programs and software
• Basic understanding of principles of finance and accounting
• Excellent excel skills
• Power BI and Tableau are a plus

Candidate must reside in Myrtle Beach, SC or residing area.