Financial Analyst
The Financial Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for preparing financial analyses, reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes to aid department managers in decision-making. This entry-level role involves month-end close activities, variance analysis, cost analysis, and developing tools to improve data accuracy and efficiency, requiring strong collaboration and communication skills within a dynamic environment.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst based in Hopeful Heights, KY (zip 41042). This role provides departmental budget support across North America (three distribution sites and one remanufacturing site), contributes to month-end close, prepares consolidated financial data and statistical reporting, and supports forecasting and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
What You’ll Do
- Prepare analyses and reports for department managers to support decision-making.
- Support the annual budget process and develop expense and staffing forecasts.
- Assist with month-end close: journal entries, report generation, and deliverable preparation.
- Consolidate financial data and prepare statistical reporting (performance, variance explanations, cost analysis).
- Maintain and improve databases and files (Microsoft Excel and Access) to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Execute assigned special projects and support costing performance initiatives.
- Develop, document, and help improve key internal controls.
- Partner with stakeholders across functions to provide financial insight and business guidance.
Who We’re Looking For
- Education: College/university degree required (Finance, Accounting, or related field). BS preferred.
- Experience: Entry-level — designed for candidates within 2 years of completing their highest degree.
- Eligibility: U.S.-based role. International students (F-1) may be eligible if they have approved CPT/OPT that relates to their degree and is authorized by their university. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Confidential Client will follow applicable U.S. employment verification requirements.
- Role type: Full-time, Exempt — Entry Level. On-site with flexibility (not 100% remote).
- Relocation: Relocation package available.
Required Skills & Tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (required).
- Microsoft Access skills (preferred).
- Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems (preferred).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and stakeholder levels.
- Good written and verbal communication skills — ability to summarize financial results for diverse audiences.
Competencies & Behaviors
- Action oriented — tackles new opportunities with energy and urgency.
- Collaborative — builds partnerships and works toward shared objectives.
- Continuous learner — adapts and applies lessons from successes and failures.
- Process optimizer — seeks efficient, scalable ways to deliver results.
- Values differences — brings inclusive perspective to team interactions.
- Business partnering — influences results by translating financial data into business guidance.
Compensation & Logistics
- Salary range: $58,400 — $87,600 per year.
- Employment type: Full-time, Exempt — Entry Level.
- Work location: On-site in Hopeful Heights, KY with some flexibility across North America sites.
- Start date: ASAP.
Early Careers & International Student Guidance
- Exempt Entry Level: Intended for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. institution and currently residing within the continental U.S.
- International students: F-1 visa holders must secure approved CPT/OPT before starting any Early Career assignment; CPT/OPT must relate to the degree and be authorized by the student’s university international office.
Why This Role
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent graduates who want to build foundational finance skills (budgeting, forecasting, reporting, month-end close) and develop advanced technical skills in Excel and Access while partnering directly with business stakeholders across multiple sites.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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