Supervising Financial Analyst

Description

Responsibilities:

The Port Department’s Financial Services group is seeking a Supervising Financial Analyst to join their team. The selected candidate will be responsible for all financial analyses related to the Port Department (Port) functioning as an internal financial consultant for on-going and future business transactions, review of capital projects, and other analyses as required. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maximizing the value of business transactions for the Port Authority through quantitative analysis and supporting Port in structuring and negotiating business terms with potential tenants at the Port. Throughout the transaction process, the candidate will assist in presenting key business terms to executive staff.
• Reviewing business transactions under consideration by Port to validate underlying assumptions and analysis, identify key risks, compare competing offers, and where appropriate seek more beneficial terms.
• Monitoring financial trends in Port, at the department and industry level, to provide input into the Agency’s long-term financial forecast and assess any impact on Port Authority financial policies.
• Reviewing authorization documents for lease agreements, capital projects, construction contracts, etc. to validate the financial analysis and underlying assumptions and short- and long-term impact on the Port Authority. Engage other departments’ staff as needed on all issues including financing, accounting, budget, and real estate.
• Facility budget preparation, analysis, monitoring & variance reporting.
• Preparing confidential and time sensitive financial and economic analyses.
• Preparing and monitoring monthly expense accruals.
• Providing input into departmental strategic and business planning initiatives.
• Preparing ad hoc financial schedules and analyses upon request.

Qualifications:

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three to five years of experience in structuring complex financial transactions.
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check and obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) to work in a maritime environment as required by Department of Homeland Security.

Candidates will be required to deliver a concise presentation demonstrating their proficiency in utilizing financial tools to review and analyze quantitative data effectively.

Desired:

• Proficiency in analyzing and manipulating quantitative data to develop presentations that communicate results and recommendations effectively.
• Expertise in MS Office applications, including proficiency in Port Authority corporate finance-based systems such as SAP, Budget Pro, and SmartView.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with Port Authority staff at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present and discuss financial information in a clear and informative manner.
• Superior time management skills to effectively balance competing priorities and deliverables.