Financial Analyst
Lennar USA, Miami, FL, United States
Financial Analyst in Miami, FL at Lennar
The Finance Analyst is an entry‑level role within the Technology Finance team, providing an excellent opportunity for a motivated early‑career professional to develop broad financial expertise. This position supports accounting and financial operations, FP&A, and strategic business management. The analyst assists with budget tracking, monthly reporting, data analysis, and invoice coding, while contributing to automation and AI‑driven initiatives that improve finance team efficiency. Candidates require a solid foundation in finance or accounting and strong analytical skills.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, budget tracking, and variance analyses for assigned departments.
Process and code incoming invoices to appropriate GL accounts, verify PO matching accuracy, and manage follow‑ups with Vendor Management and Accounts Payable.
Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles by gathering data, building models, and validating results.
Maintain cost center records and assist with chargeback allocations and reconciliation of utility and prepaid accounts.
Assist in identifying, scoping, and implementing automation opportunities within finance workflows using AI‑assisted solutions.
Participate in finance process transformation initiatives, documenting current‑state workflows and recommending improvements.
Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance team culture as an engaged associate and culture carrier.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role.
Foundational knowledge of financial concepts including financial modeling, journal entry development, monthly and quarterly P&L reporting (GAAP), and GL management.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic modeling).
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint).
Exposure to or coursework in data analytics, automation tools (Power Automate, Python, RPA), or AI/ML concepts is preferred.
Experience with or understanding of ERP/invoicing systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa) is a plus.
Additional Requirements
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail across financial data, reporting, and analyses.
Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for applying automation and AI tools to streamline financial processes.
Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels, including vendors, department managers, and senior leadership.
Excellent time‑management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Self‑motivated and proactive, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
Comfortable working with ambiguity and demonstrating a problem‑solving mindset when faced with new challenges.
Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professional integrity in all financial matters.
Proven track record as a great team member with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Physical Requirements
Candidates should be willing to work on‑site in the Miami headquarters five days per week.
This is primarily a sedentary office position; the incumbent must be able to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move, and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associate. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
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The Finance Analyst is an entry‑level role within the Technology Finance team, providing an excellent opportunity for a motivated early‑career professional to develop broad financial expertise. This position supports accounting and financial operations, FP&A, and strategic business management. The analyst assists with budget tracking, monthly reporting, data analysis, and invoice coding, while contributing to automation and AI‑driven initiatives that improve finance team efficiency. Candidates require a solid foundation in finance or accounting and strong analytical skills.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, budget tracking, and variance analyses for assigned departments.
Process and code incoming invoices to appropriate GL accounts, verify PO matching accuracy, and manage follow‑ups with Vendor Management and Accounts Payable.
Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles by gathering data, building models, and validating results.
Maintain cost center records and assist with chargeback allocations and reconciliation of utility and prepaid accounts.
Assist in identifying, scoping, and implementing automation opportunities within finance workflows using AI‑assisted solutions.
Participate in finance process transformation initiatives, documenting current‑state workflows and recommending improvements.
Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance team culture as an engaged associate and culture carrier.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role.
Foundational knowledge of financial concepts including financial modeling, journal entry development, monthly and quarterly P&L reporting (GAAP), and GL management.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic modeling).
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint).
Exposure to or coursework in data analytics, automation tools (Power Automate, Python, RPA), or AI/ML concepts is preferred.
Experience with or understanding of ERP/invoicing systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa) is a plus.
Additional Requirements
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail across financial data, reporting, and analyses.
Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for applying automation and AI tools to streamline financial processes.
Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels, including vendors, department managers, and senior leadership.
Excellent time‑management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Self‑motivated and proactive, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
Comfortable working with ambiguity and demonstrating a problem‑solving mindset when faced with new challenges.
Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professional integrity in all financial matters.
Proven track record as a great team member with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Physical Requirements
Candidates should be willing to work on‑site in the Miami headquarters five days per week.
This is primarily a sedentary office position; the incumbent must be able to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move, and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associate. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
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