How to hire a finance analyst-operations finance

How to hire a finance analyst-operations finance, step by step

Here's a step-by-step finance analyst-operations finance hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a finance analyst-operations finance job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new finance analyst-operations finance
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The finance analyst-operations finance hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect finance analyst-operations finance also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of finances analyst-operations finances and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Finance Analyst-Operations Finance	Description	Hourly rate
   Finance Analyst-Operations Finance	Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.	$20-51
   Treasury Analyst	A treasury analyst is a professional who manages and analyses the financial activities of an organization that can include cash flows, liability obligations, and assets. Treasury analysts are required to execute the daily cash management of the organization such as cash forecasting, investing of excess cash, and running a hedging program in interest rates... Show more	$25-48
   Administrative & Finance Manager	An administrative and finance manager handles a company's expenditures, requests, invoices, and other financial documentation. Their primary duty is to oversee a finance team's daily work... Show more	$26-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Financial Analysis
   • Financial Operations
   • Data Analysis
   • Customer Service
   • Strong Analytical
   • Project Management
   • SQL
   • Balance Sheet
   • Financial Data
   • Co-Op
   • Reconciliations
   • Ad-Hoc Analysis
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Variance Analysis

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead HFM and Essbase implementation efforts, including training of field and headquarters personnel.
   • Work with capital project leads to ensure timely project closures, compliance with GAAP, and accurate recognition of depreciation expense.
   • Develop, maintain financial models/applications (VBA Excel/Access) to automate and streamline business processes and perform financial analysis.
   • Administer the completion of monthly and quarterly payroll schedules with variance explanations for senior management in HFM (Hyperion).
   • Utilize data manipulation tools such as SQL to aid in root cause analysis and solution identification.
   • Assist accounting with GAAP requirements and annual audit reporting (capital leases, unearn income, defer rent).

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the finance analyst-operations finance job description is a good way to get more applicants. A finance analyst-operations finance salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a finance analyst-operations finance in Arkansas may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level finance analyst-operations finance. Additionally, a finance analyst-operations finance with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average finance analyst-operations finance salary

   $67,736yearly

   $32.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level finance analyst-operations finance salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average finance analyst-operations finance salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$93,532	$45
   2	Maryland	$83,088	$40
   3	New York	$77,405	$37
   4	District of Columbia	$74,588	$36
   5	North Carolina	$69,413	$33
   6	Connecticut	$67,273	$32
   7	Washington	$66,871	$32
   8	Massachusetts	$66,049	$32
   9	Pennsylvania	$65,834	$32
   10	Virginia	$65,029	$31
   11	Texas	$64,049	$31
   12	Illinois	$63,806	$31
   13	Delaware	$63,398	$30
   14	Ohio	$62,031	$30
   15	Wisconsin	$56,217	$27
   16	Florida	$55,997	$27
   17	Iowa	$55,351	$27
   18	Minnesota	$55,054	$26
   19	Colorado	$54,811	$26
   20	Missouri	$54,560	$26

   Average finance analyst-operations finance salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$133,692	$64.28	135
   2	Google	$131,298	$63.12	101
   3	Citi	$128,207	$61.64	47
   4	Apple	$125,172	$60.18	20
   5	TIBCO Software	$124,231	$59.73
   6	Intuitive Surgical	$123,140	$59.20	2
   7	Integra LifeSciences	$122,703	$58.99
   8	Yahoo	$120,991	$58.17
   9	SEI Investments	$120,438	$57.90	5
   10	Ep Energy	$118,855	$57.14
   11	Medtronic	$118,096	$56.78	32
   12	The Chemours Company	$116,076	$55.81	6
   13	Jefferies	$115,704	$55.63	11
   14	Dexcom	$114,411	$55.01	2
   15	Freescale Semiconductor Holdings V Inc	$113,638	$54.63
   16	Interactive Brokers	$113,274	$54.46	12
   17	Palantir	$112,223	$53.95	17
   18	HSBC Bank	$112,205	$53.94
   19	eBay	$111,180	$53.45	5
   20	Advent Software	$110,085	$52.93

4. Writing a finance analyst-operations finance job description

   A good finance analyst-operations finance job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a finance analyst-operations finance job description:

   Finance analyst-operations finance job description example

   The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
   Job Purpose
   
   The Operations Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the activities associated with forecasting, planning, and analysis (FP&A) at the plant and corporate level. This position will work to develop and maintain analytical tools for our operators and management to improve decision making and drive business performance. It will also support the capital planning strategy for the organization. The Operations Finance Analyst will work closely with all facets of the operations and finance teams, including plant and regional operations, engineering, regional finance and accounting, and corporate finance. This role reports to the Operations Finance Manager and supports all plant and port facilities.
   
   Responsibilities
   Support the monthly and annual FP&A process and maintain all plant and port forecasting files and analyses Collaborate with plant and port operations teams to prepare and present forecasts and monthly financial reporting packages which summarize the regions' business activity and financial performance based on past, present and expected operations Support the consolidation of the corporate-level forecast by working with our corporate finance and commercial teams Perform monthly variance analyses and forecast sensitivities for plant and port facilities to identify risks and opportunities Assist with annual budgeting process Coordinate with plant and port leaders to prepare and present detailed operating plan Perform analyses on YoY performance and trends Assist with developing the annual maintenance and growth capital expenditures budgets Maintain all plant and port budget files Develop new analytical tools to improve operational decision making Leverage existing systems and data to build reporting tools for plant and port personnel Use data to identify gaps in performance between plants to drive year-over-year productivity improvements and cost-out Participate in monthly KPI process Participate in regional KPI process and leverage trend-pareto-attack system to drive operational improvement Support plants in managing and developing KPIs Support the capital planning process Prepare appropriate ROI analysis supporting project viability including sensitivities of the included assumptions Report the actual returns achieved from projects and compare against expected returns in the investment thesis Prepare monthly capital project reporting package for finance and operations leaders
   Qualifications
   Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related areas 1-2 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, or related financial field Strong analytical abilities; organized with attention to detail Prior experience in financial statement analysis, particularly within operations Previous success in driving operational improvement through use of data and scalable analytics solutions Excellent oral and written communication skills with all functions and levels of the organization including Executive Management Motivated self-starter; comfortable working in an unstructured environment Ability to successfully prioritize and complete multiple tasks and collaborate with diverse teams Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
   Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart
   Master's degree (MBA or other finance degree) Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Microsoft D365 Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
   Travel Requirements
   Based in Raleigh, NC with
   
   EEO Statement
   
   Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right finance analyst-operations finance for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with finances analyst-operations finances they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit finances analyst-operations finances who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your finance analyst-operations finance job on Zippia to find and attract quality finance analyst-operations finance candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with finance analyst-operations finance candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new finance analyst-operations finance

   Once you've selected the best finance analyst-operations finance candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new finance analyst-operations finance. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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