Financial Analyst (Hybrid Opportunity)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American’s family of companies, Data & Analytics is a national provider of property-centric information, analytics, risk management and valuation solutions. First American maintains and curates the industry’s largest property and ownership dataset with over 7 billion document images. Our major platforms and products include: DataTree®, FraudGuard®, RegsData™, TaxSource™ and ACI®. The First American Data & Analytics division boasts more than 20 patents and remains at the forefront of innovation - leveraging technology and data to deliver best-in-class decisioning solutions. Fueled by our industry-leading data and using our technology and proprietary process, our solutions provide lenders, real estate and title companies with actionable insights - enabling them to make better, increasingly automated, decisions. With offices in all major metropolitan areas, including California and New York, DNA teams work collaboratively from across the country. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

The Finance Team within First American's Data & Analytics Division is seeking a focused, ambitious financial professional to aid us in our efforts to provide accurate, efficient and timely financial planning and monthly review of fiscal results. As the Financial Analyst, you will support essential aspects of financial planning, measurement, and control for Data & Analytics. You will also have additional involvement with special projects related to business development, strategic growth and ad hoc analyses. The ability to manage multiple projects and deliver efficiently and effectively is required. The successful Financial Analyst will comfortably interact with all levels of management and clearly present the process and output of complicated analytics. This is a challenging position that offers the rewards of a fast-paced environment, great compensation benefits, with outstanding opportunity for professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Develops, maintains, and delivers monthly and quarterly analyses, reports, and presentations ensuring the accuracy of the information and identifying key points
• Performs general ad hoc analysis of financial and operational data for trends and variances and presents findings to finance management
• Uses historical trend information along with changes in market and business environments  to create projections used for the budgeting or forecasting processes
• Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to finance management.
• Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research project
• Develop financial models for what-if analysis, scenario planning, and M&A activities
• Works collaboratively with team members and other departments

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study
• Pursuit or completion of MBA or Master’s Degree in related field of study preferred
• A solid, demonstrated understanding of core accounting principles and financial concepts
• 0-2 years of financial analysis experience
• Detail oriented, with strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills required
• Knowledge/proficiency in Oracle, Hyperion Essbase preferred
• Demonstrated ability to flourish in a fast paced, fluid environment

Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.  

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.