Financial Analyst

Who is Newswire?

At Newswire, we are an agile group of tech and media junkies, always looking to find better ways to help our clients connect to their audiences. We offer a comprehensive SaaS based Media and Marketing platform that helps our clients across the globe send, analyze and create greater return from their PR & Communications efforts. We help our clients deliver the Right Message to the Right Audience at the Right Time through the Right Medium.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing analytical and financial support across all areas of the business. This position will play a key role in the company's financial planning function as well as driving operational efficiency through reporting and analysis. The role will work with leadership to monitor key performance metrics, analyze the company's financial results, and identify business trends.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Below is a list of essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

  • Lead ongoing analysis of business results, focused on variance versus expectations, understanding changes in trends in both company and category performance, and identifying and elevating potential issues.
  • Support all business analysis with accurate analytical models, using a variety of data and assumptions, and can be easily explained to executive management.
  • Work with management to ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financials are accurate.
  • Participate in monthly, quarterly, annual and multi-year financial forecasts, typically working with our organization to understand and test key forecast assumptions and run alternate scenarios.
  • Participate in annual operating and financial planning with emphasis on annual plans reflecting critical strategic initiatives.
  • Assist with tasks such as Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable items
  • Assist with month end close financial reporting.
  • Learn, understand and apply company accounting policies and financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in either a corporate finance or analyst role
  • Strong strategic, technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of demonstrated quantitative and finance skills in educational and professional records.
  • Effective style of presenting solutions to senior executives and staff at varying levels across the organization
  • Strong attention to detail, highly organized and flexible
  • Proficient in Excel and Google Workspace
  • Proficient in Quickbooks
  • Knowledge of GAAP and NON-GAAP Accounting

Job Type

  • Full Time Salary minimum base salary $50k negotiable based on experience
  • Remote position w/ potential in office travel (when required)

Benefits

  • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits paid by company
  • 401k with match up to 3%
  • (10) PTO days per year
  • (6) Paid Holidays
  • Bonuses based on company performance