Strategic Finance Associate at Lindblad Expeditions handling budget and operational models. Analyzing data-driven financial insights to support strategic decisions in expedition travel.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial and operating models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
Develop and maintain financial models for various business units and strategic initiatives.
Model potential financial outcomes under different operational, economic, and strategic scenarios to inform decision making.
Drive the monthly financial reporting process. Conduct detailed variance analysis with a focus on going beyond the numbers to understand underlying trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
Partner with business units with analyses of business performance, providing data-driven insights to support budgeting, business planning, and financial and operational improvements.
Provide analytical support for the evaluation of potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual presentations for executive leadership and the board on financial results, budgets, forecasts, long-range planning and strategic initiatives.
Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Requirements
2-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, management consulting, investment banking or a similar role.
Exceptional, demonstrable analytical skills and strong attention to detail
Deep understanding of how to use operational and financial data to build forecasts and financial analyses
Ability to break down complex financial data and identify key insights
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and/or other presentation applications and financial database and data visualization applications
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or comparable professional experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive in identifying issues and developing effective solutions
Natural curiosity around business results and insights while consistently identifying ways to improve
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