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ACAMS · 23 hours ago

Senior Financial Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime education. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve the company's financial performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.

AssociationFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making across all business functions

Assist in annual budget preparation and regularly monitor budget adherence, identifying areas for cost optimization

Develop comprehensive financial models for budgeting, forecasts, and scenario analysis to provide management with actionable insights into future financial performance

Regularly evaluate and report on financial performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for cost optimization and profit enhancement

Analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and the competitive landscape to provide strategic recommendations for optimizing financial performance and business growth

Assess and model investment opportunities, including potential mergers and acquisitions, ensuring strategic alignment and financial viability

Identify financial risks and recommend strategies for risk mitigation to safeguard the company's financial stability

Prepare and present clear and concise financial reports to senior management, offering insights into financial trends, and opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies, ensuring long-term financial stability and drive financial best practices across the organization

Qualification

Financial analysisFinancial modelingMicrosoft ExcelCFA certificationCPA certificationBudgetingProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCritical-thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 5 - 7 years finance and /or accounting experience (e.g., FP&A, accounting, corporate finance)

Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; an MBA in Finance, CPA, or CFA certification is strongly preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with financial tools like SmartView, NetSuite, Power Query, and Power Pivot is highly desirable

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills and experience developing high quality work product

Exceptional ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights effectively to senior leadership, influencing business decisions

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Commitment to company values and business ethics

This is a hybrid role (2-3 days in office) / must live in reasonable vicinity to DC office location