Senior Financial Analyst

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.

JOB ROLE SUMMARY

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studies in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently provides proven, formal mentorship
• Participates or leads high complexity assignments
• Regularly leads self and others
• Is viewed as an established as SME and/or established as specialist
• Understands the “big picture” view and how aligns to overall Acxiom strategy
• Analyzes and reports on key drivers of business and company performance
• Analyzes financial data, draws conclusions and presents recommendations to management
• Identifies opportunities for standardization and automation and drives execution
• Creates efficient and effective operating reports
• Manages the dissemination of accurate and timely financial reports to management
• Coordinates budget process
• Reviews and analyzes monthly reports at operating unit level relative to forecast and budgets

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role. 

RECRUITING INFORMATION

Specific hiring needs may vary by location, industry, client, internal department and other business related factors. The qualifications section lists examples that may be used as guidance when populating required and preferred skills sections of recruiting requisitions / job postings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required 

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrates expertise in use of all key tools
• Ability to derive insights and handle ambiguity or problems where limited data is available
• Ability to develop clear models to represent complex financial situations
• Ability to incorporate deep understanding of technical financial and accounting concepts into analysis
• This position is in Conway, AR (Must be able to come into the office 3 x a week)
• This position is not eligible for any sort of sponsorship.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
• Detailed knowledge of FP&A

Primary Location City/State:

Conway, Arkansas

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington Applicants: This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact compensation@acxiom.com.