Financial Advisor (Business and Financial Operations)

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Business Operations: Use keen critical thinking skills to evaluate business processes to discover areas for improvement. Typically requires collaboration with key stakeholders, development of process-improvement procedures, and implementation of strategies to achieve desired outcomes. May also require project management and performance monitoring. Financial Operations: Employ strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data, identify financial performance trends, assess financial risk, and make recommendations. Typically requires creating financial models, forecasting budgets and expenses, and researching economic conditions.