Financial Analyst III - Whelan Security
St. Louis, MO
About the Job
Job Title: Financial Analyst III
Location: On-site; Brentwood, MO
Company: GardaWorld Security Services
Who is GardaWorld?
At GardaWorld, we envision a world in which our communities' people and assets are safe and secure. Garda is the world's largest privately-owned security services company. We protect our clients' staff and assets wherever they are in the world. We are proud to support our vision from within by providing countless opportunities to Garda's diverse workplaces within its communities. We extend our vision of security to all our diverse employees and clients. A career at GardaWorld Security Services is more than a job; it is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that supports your development.
Job Summary:
The Financial Analyst III analyzes a company's financial position and recommends relevant policy actions by collecting, mining, monitoring, and studying data. Their job within GardaWorld entails assisting with work plan reporting and reconciliation, processing financial transactions, and tracking time and expenses.
Requirements
- 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, and profit and cash) and 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 to meet tasks 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 organizational tasks.
Preferred Qualifications & Education
- Ability to translate complex data into easily understandable and actionable information
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)
- Outstanding analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- 3-4 years of business financial planning
- 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
- Previous benefits administration experience preferred
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 / year depending on experience
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.