Junior Financial Analyst

JSI invites you to join our team as a Junior Financial Analyst on our Corporate Finance team in a remote capacity, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization. About the Company: JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets across the United States, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world. Position Overview: As a Junior Financial Analyst , you will support financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance management while working closely with Finance leadership, business leaders, and the CFO. This role will have regular exposure to senior leadership and will play an important role in helping JSI better understand and manage its financial performance. This is an opportunity for an analytical, highly motivated finance professional who wants to take on meaningful responsibility and have a direct impact on a growing organization. We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating in a less structured, entrepreneurial environment and is excited by the opportunity to build processes rather than simply follow established ones. The successful candidate will bring curiosity, initiative, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to identify opportunities for improvement and take ownership of solutions. Responsibilities Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and analyses for Finance and business leadership. Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, utilization, and other key financial metrics. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. Research and explain variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts. Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities through analysis of financial and operational data. Support the preparation of management presentations and financial summaries. Provide financial analysis and insights directly to business leaders and the CFO. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Maintain financial models, forecasts, and supporting schedules. Collect and validate financial information from various departments and business units. Help track performance against budgets and forecasts and communicate significant variances. Support scenario analysis and ad hoc financial modeling. Work with business leaders to understand financial drivers and develop accurate forecasts. Project & Business Financial Support Assist with analyzing project, client, and business-unit financial performance. Monitor revenue, costs, margins, utilization, and other financial indicators. Partner with business leaders to provide meaningful financial information and reporting. Help identify potential billing, revenue, expense, or profitability issues. Analyze staffing, utilization, and other operational metrics that impact financial performance. Develop analysis that helps leadership make informed business decisions. Process Development & Improvement Help build and improve financial processes, reporting tools, and procedures as JSI continues to grow. Identify gaps in existing processes and recommend practical solutions. Develop and maintain financial models, templates, and reporting methodologies. Look for opportunities to automate or streamline recurring financial analyses. Help establish greater consistency and visibility across financial reporting. Take ownership of projects and processes rather than waiting for highly structured direction. General Finance Support Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and other finance-related activities as needed. Support internal and external audit requests. Conduct research and prepare ad hoc financial analyses for leadership. Provide analytical support to the CFO and Finance team on special projects and strategic initiatives. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field. 2–5 years of relevant financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, business analysis, or related experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data manipulation. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with business leaders, Finance leadership, and the CFO. Comfortable presenting financial information and explaining financial concepts to nonfinancial stakeholders. Ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining highly collaborative. Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to take ownership. Preferred: Experience working in a private equity-backed organization or familiarity with the financial reporting and performance expectations of a private equity environment. Experience in managed services, professional services, consulting, technology, or telecommunications . Experience with NetSuite or other ERP, accounting, project management, or financial reporting systems. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence/reporting tools. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis. Understanding of revenue, gross margin, project profitability, utilization, and other professional services financial metrics. Experience analyzing business performance across multiple projects, clients, or business units. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Generous PTO and wellness opportunities. Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities