Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Analyst supports the Alabama Port Authority’s financial planning, reporting, and analytical functions. This position prepares financial reports, supports operating and capital budgets, maintains cash-flow forecasts, conducts variance analysis, and provides financial modeling and decision-support analysis to executive leadership.

The role supports accurate, reliable financial information for operational and strategic decision-making across the Alabama Port Authority.

Essential Functions

(Duties may not include all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

1. Partners with the CFO and Vice President of Finance in developing annual operating and capital budgets.

2. Supports periodic reforecasts and long-range financial planning.

3. Builds and maintains financial models for scenario evaluation and strategic decision-making.

4. Monitors cash-flow performance and provides liquidity analysis.

5. Maintains short- and long-term cash forecasts to support operational and capital requirements.

6. Evaluates the cashflow impacts of major projects and initiatives.

7. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial reports, including budget and forecast variance analyses and explanations of performance drivers.

8. Provides financial analysis for capital planning, operational initiatives, and APA-wide performance metrics in support of the CFO and Vice President of Finance.

9. Supports preparation of financial materials for Board meetings, audits, and strategic reviews.

10. Prepares financial schedules, projections, operating summaries, and narrative explanations for ratings-agency submissions.

11. Coordinates with the CFO and Vice President of Finance on the accuracy and consistency of ratings-agency materials and provides analytical support for rating presentations and credit-surveillance reviews.

12. Conducts special and ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Minimum Focus Areas

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business field

Experience

5 years

Financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or similar analytical role

Substitutions allowed for Education: Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis beyond the required experience.

Substitutions allowed for Experience

Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.

Minimum Required Knowledge:

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated financial modeling capability.

· Ability to analyze financial results and communicate insights clearly to executive leadership.

· Experience preparing executive-level financial reports and presentation materials.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with accuracy and attention to detail.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Professional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.

· Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Certification or Licensure Requirements

Valid driver's license.

Ability to obtain TWIC.

Physical Requirements/ADA

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasionally requires standing and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Pay: $56,030.00 - $95,252.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or financial planning, including how many years you have worked in these areas.
• What experience do you have using Microsoft Excel to create financial models, analyze financial data, or prepare forecasts? Please provide an example.
• Describe your experience preparing financial reports, analyzing budget variances, or presenting financial information to management or executive leadership.
• Please describe your educational background and how your previous work experience has prepared you for a Financial Analyst position.

Work Location

In person