Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Portland as an immediate-hire Financial Analyst! Northwest Financial Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented professional to drive data-driven decision-making for our growing portfolio of Pacific Northwest clients. This is your chance to make an immediate impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while advancing your career in finance.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses exceptional analytical skills, and is ready to contribute on day one. You'll work directly with executive leadership to transform complex financial data into actionable insights that shape our strategic direction. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial statements, operational metrics, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and risks
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, forecasts, and variance analysis reports
- Support budgeting processes through data collection, validation, and scenario planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights for strategic initiatives
- Present complex financial findings to senior leadership through compelling visualizations
- Monitor KPIs and develop actionable recommendations to optimize financial performance
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CFA preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive financial analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
- Experience with financial modeling and forecasting methodologies
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial statement analysis
- Exceptional problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills
- Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment