Financial Analyst – Excel Spreadsheet Modernization
Job Description:
• Modernize budget templates, perform financial modeling, and prepare cotton price statistics and fiscal year data reports.
• Ability to scrutinize complex macros and formulas and identify errors or inefficiencies.
• Capable of handling multiple spreadsheet modernization tasks across divisions while ensuring timely delivery of updates and fixes.
• Ability to work closely with USDA’s Cotton & Tobacco divisions to understand specific spreadsheet needs, ensure user satisfaction, and deliver customized solutions.
• Flexibility to work with a variety of spreadsheet types and respond to ongoing requirements during modernization and training phases.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's/Master's in Financial Analysis or related field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong background in financial analysis, data management, or agricultural economics relevant to the USDA AMS Cotton & Tobacco Program.
• Professional Certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) | Expert in Excel and CDA.
• Advanced Excel Proficiency, including macros, VBA, complex formulas, and data analysis.
• Data Analysis Expertise tailored to the financial and agricultural data reporting requirements.
Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.
• Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan
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• Modernize budget templates, perform financial modeling, and prepare cotton price statistics and fiscal year data reports.
• Ability to scrutinize complex macros and formulas and identify errors or inefficiencies.
• Capable of handling multiple spreadsheet modernization tasks across divisions while ensuring timely delivery of updates and fixes.
• Ability to work closely with USDA’s Cotton & Tobacco divisions to understand specific spreadsheet needs, ensure user satisfaction, and deliver customized solutions.
• Flexibility to work with a variety of spreadsheet types and respond to ongoing requirements during modernization and training phases.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's/Master's in Financial Analysis or related field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong background in financial analysis, data management, or agricultural economics relevant to the USDA AMS Cotton & Tobacco Program.
• Professional Certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) | Expert in Excel and CDA.
• Advanced Excel Proficiency, including macros, VBA, complex formulas, and data analysis.
• Data Analysis Expertise tailored to the financial and agricultural data reporting requirements.
Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.
• Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan
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