Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Vaco is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial principles to support their operational and strategic objectives. As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights that drive informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, providing insights into key metrics and trends.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasting updates.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against targets, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and understand operational drivers of financial performance.
• Support capital budgeting processes and financial feasibility analysis for potential investments and projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare presentations and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (typically 1-3 years) in financial analysis, budgeting, or related roles.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, with strong skills in Excel; experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 notes the salary range for the role as follows: $60-75k . 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.

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