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Junior Financial Analyst

Vaco
$23.00 - $26.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Connecticut, Stamford
Apr 04, 2025
Our client, a dynamic and growing company, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Financial Analyst to join their finance team. The successful candidate will support key financial functions such as reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build your skills and grow within a fast-paced and collaborative work environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist in preparing financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Perform variance analysis to compare actual financial performance to budgeted forecasts, identifying key trends and providing actionable insights. Support the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets, collaborating with other departments to gather necessary data. Help analyze financial data, providing recommendations to senior management to drive business decisions. Maintain and update financial models for forecasting future financial outcomes based on historical data. Contribute to the preparation of financial presentations for both internal management and external stakeholders. Assist with the preparation of materials for audits and regulatory compliance. Track financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), providing detailed reports on results. Support the monthly close process and ensure timely and accurate reporting. Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes and reporting systems to increase efficiency. Qualifications: 3.0 GPA is required. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related role (internships or relevant academic experience will be considered). Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis tools). Familiarity with financial reporting software and ERP systems (experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar is a plus). Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Preferred Skills: Experience in financial modeling and forecasting. Knowledge of financial regulations, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and compliance standards. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.