Junior Financial Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact proactively and collaboratively with operating and executive level management across all operating and functional areas of the Company
• Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to senior management
• Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, & variance reporting that measure progress against goals.
• Assist in the annual & quarterly budgeting & forecasting processes
• Build clear, accurate and reliable predictive forecast modeling to support strategic initiatives
• Provide insights to all areas of the business using analytics and benchmarking
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement across the organization
• Set standards of excellence in quality, productivity, and responsiveness for the group, with a focus on automation of processes and reports
• Support other departments to reach organizational goals and deadlines
• Produce ad-hoc analysis & complete special projects as assigned and assist timely with anything requested
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Internship to 2+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, or other related fields
• Proven ability to multi-task and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment
• Advanced/Proficient Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Attention to accuracy & detail required
• Self-starter with growth potential, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to acquire needed information from various constituents
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/VISUAL DEMANDS

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Activities occur within a typical office environment.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• Equipment:  Laptop computer, cell phone, fax machine, copier, and desk phone.
• Systems:  Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, QuickBooks.

LifeScience Logistics is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.