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Job Description
Financial Analyst II
Are you a recent graduate looking to build a strong foundation in corporate finance and financial planning and analysis?
Would you like the opportunity to support strategic initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, and long-term business planning?
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our Finance organization. This role is designed for new and recent college graduates who are eager to build a strong foundation in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
In this role, you will support both corporate development initiatives-including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and partnerships-as well as core FP&A activities, such as budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work cross-functionally with teams across Finance, Strategy, Legal, HR, and business functions, gaining hands-on exposure to how financial insights support strategic decision-making and long-term growth.
Responsibilities:
• Supporting the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting and variance analysis.
• Analyzing key business drivers, trends, and operational metrics.
• Preparing financial models, analyses, and presentations to support management decision-making.
• Partnering with FP&A team members to develop management reports and dashboards.
• Assisting in building and maintaining financial models for valuation, return analysis, and scenario planning.
• Analyzing target company financial statements, operating metrics, and historical performance.
• Conducting market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments to support deal evaluation.
• Supporting due diligence activities across Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and other functional teams.
• Preparing business cases, investment memos, and executive-level presentation materials.
• Assisting with tracking transaction timelines and maintaining deal documentation.
• Working closely with internal partners to gather data, analyze findings, and summarize insights.
• Communicating key analyses and recommendations to Finance leadership and stakeholders.
• Building strong business understanding through exposure to multiple functions and initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Complying with all policies and standards.
Requirements:
• Earning or having completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Gaining internship, co-op, or entry-level experience in FP&A, corporate finance, M&A, investment banking, consulting, or a related area.
• Demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Using Excel and PowerPoint with an interest in financial modeling and analysis.
• Managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicating clearly through strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Gaining exposure to financial modeling, valuation, or forecasting through coursework or internships.
• Demonstrating familiarity with basic valuation concepts such as DCF, comparable companies, and precedent transactions.
• Showing curiosity, a learning mindset, and interest in understanding how businesses create value.
Flexible Working
At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect:

• Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while optimizing your work-life balance.

Working for You
We offer perks and rewards designed to support you:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Join Us:
At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you'll find opportunities to:

• Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Grow and thrive both personally and professionally.
• Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the millions of people we serve.

With a large workforce across 24 countries, we're proud to foster a truly global culture-one that supports well-being, values every contribution, and empowers our people to grow both personally and professionally.
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is (57,750 - 75,000)
About Us
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
About the Team
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
For US applicants: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be downloaded: click here to access or download the form. Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to FTADAAA@conduent.com. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.