Stratus Financial, LLC, a U.S. based specialty lender, is currently seeking a talented and motivated Finance Analyst to join our growing team. As a Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in analysing complex datasets to uncover valuable insights which will be used to provide industry specific markers and inform business decisions designed to enhance our lending operations.

About Stratus Financial

Stratus Financial is a distinguished financial services institution established in 2020 by a group of FAA Certificated Flight and Ground Instructors, leveraging profound expertise in the aviation and private lending sector. The firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive student pilot flight school financing solutions, addressing the financial necessities of aspiring pilots within the aviation industry. With a commitment to enabling access to premier instructional funding, Stratus Financial plays a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals through specialized flight school loans.

If you are passionate about leveraging and manipulating data to drive business decisions and have a strong understanding of financial markets, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of Stratus as a fintech through data-driven insights. future. Let's get more aspiring pilots to get to the pilot's seat as swiftly as possible.

The Role

You will be responsible for :

· Analyze financial data and build complex financial forecasts with accuracy

· Organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets, return on equity and earnings

· Review all non-legal pertinent information about prospective deals

· Support financial and accounting functions, such as investment operations, product recommendations, budgeting, financial statement consolidation, cost control and M&A activities

· Evaluate and analyze capital investment opportunities, lending activities, debt acquisition, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc.

· Study the company’s financial data to provide insight for business decisions and overall financial strategy.

· Collaborate with teams to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

· Preparing reports for senior management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.

· Create visually compelling reports and dashboards to present findings to stakeholders.

· Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data analysis and visualization.

· Building and testing drivers and variables for financial model forecasting within standard deviation.

· Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend data-driven solutions.

Ideal Profile

Skills required:

· Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or any related field

· Completely fluent in English

· 1 - 3 Years or proven experience as a Finance Analyst or similar role, preferably in the lending or financial industry.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently with complex datasets.

· Highly Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, and other analytics tools.

· Experience with data visualization tools.

· Proficiency with statistical techniques and tools for data analysis.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and concise manner.

· Attention to detail and a passion for accuracy in data & finance analysis.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

What's on Offer?

A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
Flexible working options
Fantastic work culture

Financial Analyst