Financial Business Analyst
The Analyst plays a pivotal role within the day-to-day operations of the Company and directly impacts the financial and operational success of the business each day. shaping our business strategies through deep analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, and the creation of value from data and financial models. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for growth, financial modeling, and market analysis to make a tangible difference in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership by leveraging intellectual, business, and emotional intelligence to build relationships, influence decisions, and drive collaboration.
- Develop and manage comprehensive financial models, projections, and analyses to inform business decisions and evaluate growth opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth market and industry research to identify trends, disruptions, and areas for expansion.
- Lead and execute disciplined M&A processes from strategic fit identification through post-acquisition integration and performance monitoring.
- Analyze data and key performance indicators to uncover insights that shape strategy, mitigate risks, and enhance business outcomes.
- Expand market presence by targeting diversified customer bases and cultivating strong, long-term partnerships.
- Drive product strategy and digital innovation initiatives to meet evolving customer needs and improve profitability.
- Evaluate capital allocation and ROI to ensure alignment with strategic goals and maximize returns.
- Develop compelling presentations and sales materials to effectively communicate and gain buy-in for strategic initiatives.
- Act swiftly on time-sensitive opportunities, managing multiple priorities to achieve results.
- Proactively create and pursue opportunities that advance company growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Skills and Traits Necessary for Success
Data is key to making sound business decisions, and at Wendover, we are looking for team members who bring both technical proficiency and business acumen to the table. But being an Analyst is about more than numbers. Successful analysts display:
- Strategic vision with strong business and financial acumen
- High emotional intelligence with strong relationship-building skills
- Advanced financial modeling, data analysis, and ROI evaluation skills
- Market research expertise with insight into trends and growth opportunities
- M&A knowledge from due diligence to post-integration
- Strong communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders
- Business development mindset with focus on market expansion
- Product strategy and digital innovation capabilities
- Decisive, agile, and proactive in pursuing opportunities
What Else Do We Look For?
- 1-3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst, Financial Consultant, or related analyst role
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business analysis, business administration, finance or related field (preference for quantitative backgrounds)
- Proficiency in math, analytics, and/or statistics with the skill to translate complex information into clear, digestible, and understandable reports
- In-depth understanding of organizational data flow and its use in management decision-making
- Entrepreneurial and inquisitive mindset with a passion for doing things right all the time
- Strong time management skills and ability to work under multiple competing deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and manage a consistently heavy workload with precision
- Meticulous attention to detail in report writing and presentations
- Driven and competitive in spirit with a team first mentality
- Advanced Microsoft Excel user (VBA and SQL are a plus)