Financial Analyst I

Job Description

Financial Analyst – Advance Your Finance Career with GardaWorld!

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing a company's financial position and recommending relevant policy actions by collecting, mining, monitoring, and studying data. Your job within GardaWorld entails assisting with work plan reporting and reconciliation, processing financial transactions, and tracking time and expenses.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 / year plus bonus eligibility
• Work Site Location: St. Louis, MO
• Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports
• With the help of computer spreadsheets, draw charts and graphs to illustrate technical reports
• Perform data entry, verification, and backup; and maintain a database
• Develop automated accounting applications to improve productivity
• Manage and coordinate the key financial measurements (revenue, gross profit, expense, profit and cash) and also advise on cost-reducing techniques
• Determine the prices at which securities should be offered and syndicated to the public
• Interpret data on yield, price future investment risk trends, stability, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs
• Monitor variances, track receivables, and follow up on discrepancies
• Conduct business studies, review accounts, vendor reports, contractual terms, prices, and market oscillations
• Recommend investments and timings; prepare action plans for investment using financial analysis
• Analyze financial performance and develop forecast models
• Perform budget and cost analysis, reviewing and advisory of financial status
• Perform risk assessments and evaluation of due taxes
• Communicate or liaise with direct management, finance personnel and other analysts in meeting task assigned by the firm
• Present verbal or oral reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and whole industries
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information, investment decisions, or any other tasks assigned by the organization.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or other related degree.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to translate complex data into easily understandable and actionable information
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s)
• Outstanding analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and courteously, both orally and in writing
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without compromising quality
• Highly organized and able to work well within time constraints
• Report writing experience is a plus and preferred

Your Skills and Competencies:
Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Relationship Management
• Ethical Practice
• Resilience

Ideal Skills, Characteristics, & Experiences:

• Results and people-oriented, balancing business considerations
• Process-driven mentality
• Highly organized
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
• Stable, progressive work history
• Acts with integrity
• Resilient and adaptable
• Competitive spirit
• Ability to develop relationships at all levels
• Willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place
In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.


It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

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Education