Financial Analyst

This is a remote position.

Paradigm is searching for a Remediation Financial Analyst to support our client, a global leader in the legal industry. The Remediation Financial Analyst will support project finances, invoicing, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and billing-related activities. This role requires a finance or accounting background, strong Microsoft Excel skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and strong attention to detail.

As a Remediation Financial Analyst you will:

• Process customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner
  
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Finance/Accounting teams to improve invoice accuracy and timeliness
  
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to key responsibilities
  
• Pull data and reports from business systems to analyze project activity, cost drivers, and financial trends
  
• Support creation and maintenance of project financial forecast models, including weekly and monthly updates
  
• Monitor project changes that may impact forecast models and support cost impact analysis
  
• Meet with operations personnel to translate project activity into cost drivers
  
• Identify ways to improve forecasting models and processes
  
• Improve internal reporting and databases to increase accuracy and consistency of invoice data
  
• Coordinate billing review initiatives, including identifying billing issues, unbilled items, and time allocation concerns
  
• Support operating revenue and EBITDA goals
  
• Maintain activity mapping and related financial data within accounting systems
  

Our skills and experience wish list includes:

• 2+ years of work experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a fast-paced professional environment
  
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent education/experience required
  
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas and complex reporting
  
• Experience with financial modeling highly desired
  
• Ability to translate business and operational activity into financial data
  
• Experience with A/P, A/R, G/L accounting, and reporting
  
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar accounting software preferred
  
• General knowledge of financial analysis principles
  
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications
  
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  
• Ability to gather, review, and process financial information in a fast-paced environment
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across business teams
  
• Proactive, motivated self-starter with the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks
  
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities based on business needs
  
• Calm demeanor and ability to work under pressure
  
• Pacific time zone location preferred
  
• Must be located in an approved remote work location