Financial Analyst

{"h1": "Financial Analyst Job Description", "p": "At Westamerica Bank, we are seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in preparing and consolidating financial reports, acting as a primary contact and technical resource for assigned areas of financial analysis, and assisting with special projects and financial planning.

Responsibilities:

* Prepare and/or consolidate required and requested financial reports utilizing various application and PC systems.
* Act as the primary contact and technical resource for assigned area of financial analysis.
* Assist with special projects and the preparation of financial plans.
* Maintain the integrity of assigned financial data bases.
* Maintain and upgrade current PC based applications.
* Provide programming support as required.
* Recognize, research and resolve discrepancies in financial data.

Requirements:

* 1-2 years' financial analysis work experience, preferably within a financial institution.
* Successful completion of college level coursework in financial analysis and accounting required.
* Bachelor's degree in either field a plus.
* Incumbent must be PC proficient and have in-depth working knowledge of spreadsheet software and data management systems.
* Working knowledge of SIMMS or similar mainframe/PC interface software a plus.
* Excellent analytical organization, oral and written communication skills required.

Physical Demands:

* Sitting for extended periods of time utilizing computer keyboard to input data and check reports.

Mental Demands:

* Analyze and evaluate data, questions and requests received from clients.
* Prioritize multiple projects to ensure all users' needs are met within required time frames.
* Ensure all generated mathematical calculations are accurate.
* Read and interpret and apply regulatory guidelines and internal policies and procedures.

Equipment Used to Perform Functions:

* Telephone, PC, printer, calculator, 10-key adding machine.

Decision Making:

* Recommend changes to current procedures, reports and software programs to provide more timely and useful information.
* Identify errors and ways to prevent re-occurrence.
* Determine best format to use to present data.
* Categorize financial transactions to properly report transactions.

EOE

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