Financial Analyst

The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University’s Spur campus. But the National Western Center isn’t just new buildings, it’s a destination unto itself. It’s a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner. The opportunity: The National Western Center Authority (NWCA) is seeking a strategic finance analyst with strong analytical skills to drive reporting and pricing strategy. The financial analyst will harmonize financial reporting, develop effective strategies, assist in planning and forecasting to guide efforts towards financial stability, report on financial activities, and perform some accounting function to help facilitate segregation of duties within a small team. The financial analyst serves as a day-to-day partner to the CFO in managing the organization’s financial success to achieve its long-term growth plans. The ideal candidate will bring a background in cross-functional reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and has a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional finance experience. You will excel in this role if you love to problem solve regularly and making an impact on a small team. If this sounds like you, come help us make the reimagined National Western Center a campus that leads, inspires, creates, educates, and entertains in the pursuit of global food solutions for all. Requirements What you will be doing: Develop and maintain corporate financial models to support budgeting, planning, valuations, and strategic analysis Support the company’s FP&A process, including forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling Prepare high-quality Board and management presentations that communicate key financial and operational performance insights Partner with senior leadership and functional teams to evaluate corporate strategy initiatives Manage and maintain market research and macroeconomic data relevant to company performance and growth strategy Develop and monitor key performance indicators and provide ongoing support for executive-level decision-making Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and identify financial trends to assist staff in performing their responsibilities Assist with evaluating software and systems used to execute financial operations and strategy Prepare regular budget to actuals variance reports for department leads including events, facilities, community benefits, procurements and communications Help establish fee schedules and rate cards such as for common area maintenance (CAM) and equipment fees and assess in accordance with the Framework Agreement, NWC’s governing document. Contribute to growth planning, including development of financial projections Analyze opportunities for new revenue streams Assisting a small accounting team with increased segregation of duties Other duties and special projects as assigned What you will bring along: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, Master's degree and/or CPA a plus 5+ years’ experience in a professional finance role Extremely knowledgeable in financial forecasting, accounting principles, and financial data analysis Ability to exercise sound judgment with demonstrated characteristics of integrity, credibility, accountability, and emotional intelligence in support of the mission Excellent computer skills, including use of Microsoft Excel Experience with QuickBooks Online a plus This job may be a great fit for you if: You have a strong attention to detail but can pull yourself out of the weeds to guide and inform strategic decisions You have the ability to synthesize complex and diverse financial information and make it digestible for audience…

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