Financial Analyst I

Service Corporation International is a company that celebrates lives and its associates. The Financial Reporting Analyst I will collaborate within a high-performing team to maintain complex financial reports and provide support across various operational locations.

What you'll do:

• Utilizes SQL Queries and Microsoft Office Excel to refresh, modify, review, and distribute standard and non-standard financial reports, statistical analysis and business analytics on a daily, weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly basis
• Develops Quality Assurance procedures and gains understanding of system and/or business processes to validate updated data, analysis, and reporting prior to distribution to Management Team. Ties data and results back to General Ledger or Financial statements
• Researches, Summarizes, and provides conclusion of Financial Results and Business Performance in written form and for presentation to senior management
• Assists with financial forecasting and budgeting models
• Partners with Operational Management team for additional analysis and areas for improvement
• Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Notifies manager when workload is light and volunteers for additional work. Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures

What they're looking for:

• Utilizes SQL Queries and Microsoft Office Excel to refresh, modify, review, and distribute standard and non-standard financial reports, statistical analysis and business analytics on a daily, weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly basis
• Develops Quality Assurance procedures and gains understanding of system and/or business processes to validate updated data, analysis, and reporting prior to distribution to Management Team. Ties data and results back to General Ledger or Financial statements
• Researches, Summarizes, and provides conclusion of Financial Results and Business Performance in written form and for presentation to senior management
• Assists with financial forecasting and budgeting models
• Partners with Operational Management team for additional analysis and areas for improvement
• Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Notifies manager when workload is light and volunteers for additional work. Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Cognitive ability to reason, plan, identify problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations
• Ability to create clear reports and data visualizations to assist others in decision-making and problem analysis
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with other team members across functional groups
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates proficiency with MS Office Suite skills, with advanced application of Excel
• Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives