Financial Analyst

Arkansas Talent Group

. Partner with department leaders to understand business activity, evaluate financial performance, and support planning decisions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with strong proficiency in Excel and the ability to interpret complex financial data. Capable of developing financial models and enhancing reporting processes to support strategic decision-making.

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Financial AnalysisBudgeting And ForecastingCost AccountingExcel ProficiencyFinancial Reporting Tools

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingCost AccountingFinancial ModelingData ValidationFinancial Statement AnalysisOperational AnalysisReporting StructuresCost Allocation

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailSound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Financial Planning PlatformsBusiness Intelligence ToolsSQLDatabasesReporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In FinanceBachelor's Degree In Accounting

Industry Keywords

Financial PerformanceOperational FactorsManagement ReportsResource UtilizationFinancial Variances

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with department leaders to understand business activity, evaluate financial performance, and support planning decisions
Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting
Develop assumptions, review departmental submissions, and update financial projections
Analyze actual results against expectations and identify meaningful trends
Explain operational factors driving financial variances
Prepare recurring management reports and financial presentations
Evaluate costs and resource utilization across departments and business activities
Develop and maintain financial models and supporting analyses
Reconcile information across financial and operational systems
Investigate discrepancies and help maintain reliable reporting data
Maintain cost allocation methods, reporting structures, and financial assumptions
Respond to financial information requests and deliver useful analysis
Improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and manual-work reduction
Support enhancements to financial reporting tools through testing, result validation, and system updates
Report directly to the FP&A Manager and work closely with the Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
2-5 years of Accounting or Financial Analyst experience
Experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, or a related analytical finance function
Strong Excel skills
Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information from multiple sources
Understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals
Understanding of the relationship between financial results and operational activity
Familiarity with databases, reporting systems, and data validation
Ability to explain financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences
Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
Ability to manage competing deadlines
Experience with financial planning platforms, AI, business intelligence tools, or SQL is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Strong benefits
Retirement plan matching
Hybrid capabilities – 3 days in office
Fast growth opportunity internally
Training in all aspects of the business
Interesting work blending financial planning, cost analysis, and operational decision support
Opportunities to collaborate with department leaders and contribute insights used in business decisions